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Three Gorges Dam May Alter Earth's Rotation, NASA Warns

4/27/2025

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The Three Gorges Dam, a monumental feat of engineering in China, is not just a powerhouse; it may also be altering Earth's rotation, potentially lengthening our days by 0.06 microseconds, according to NASA. This revelation underscores the urgent need to grasp the environmental impacts of such colossal structures as we transform our planet.

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The Three Gorges Dam, a monumental feat of engineering in China, is not just a powerhouse; it may also be altering Earth's rotation, potentially lengthening our days by 0.06 microseconds, according to NASA. This revelation underscores the urgent need to grasp the environmental impacts of such colossal structures as we transform our planet.