Earth's rotation is unexpectedly accelerating, with predictions for notably shorter days occurring on July 9, July 22, or August 5, leading to time reductions of up to 1.51 milliseconds. This change impacts satellite systems, GPS accuracy, and time measurement. The acceleration, first noted in 2020, is unexplained, with natural forces such as earthquakes, ocean currents and atmospheric events like El Niño potentially influencing this phenomenon. Earth's rotation typically takes 24 hours, but small shifts can occur, measured precisely using atomic clocks. Researchers are investigating underlying causes, including the movement of molten layers in Earth's core and environmental changes.
Graham Jones warns that Earth's rotation is unexpectedly accelerating, potentially leading to the shortest day in history on dates this summer with time drops of up to 1.51 milliseconds.
Scientists have observed Earth spinning faster than usual since 2020, but the cause of this acceleration is still a mystery, leading to questions about natural forces influencing rotation.
Leonid Zotov states that nobody expected this acceleration, highlighting the surprising nature of recent findings in Earth's rotational patterns and the need for further investigation.
The fastest recorded day was on July 5, 2024, when Earth completed its rotation 1.66 milliseconds faster than the standard 86,400 seconds, surprising researchers.
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