Chile Earthquake Knocks Earth From Axis Say Scientists
The massive Chilean earthquake that hit the South American country last Saturday knocked the Earth off its axis according to some scientists. The effect of this Earth being knocked off its axis is said to be that a standard day will be barely over one millisecond shorter.
(PressZoom) - The massive Chilean earthquake that hit the South American country last Saturday knocked the Earth off its axis according to some scientists. The effect of this Earth being knocked off its axis is said to be that a standard day will be barely over one millisecond shorter.
The Chilean earthquake Saturday was the 7th most powerful tremor in history, hitting 8.8 on the Richter scale. Massive damage to buildings as well as displacing two million residents of Chile.
The death toll so far has risen to 800 people but as rescue efforts expand, more deaths are expected especially due to several aftershocks which have hit the country.
The shift in the plates under Chile is cause for concern but now more important news that the giant earthquake might have reduced the day by 1.26 milliseconds is bring strong reactions.
The Chile earthquake was the seventh highest magnitude recorded to date but was not nearly as destructive as the one in Haiti two months ago.
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