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China's Dam Alters Earth's Rotation, NASA Reveals

5/31/2025

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NASA has revealed that human constructions, notably China's massive Three Gorges Dam, have a surprising impact on Earth's rotation. Although this colossal hydroelectric project supplies just 3% of China's energy, its sheer mass can shift the planet's rotation by microseconds, underscoring the delicate balance between human endeavors and the environment.

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NASA has revealed that human constructions, notably China's massive Three Gorges Dam, have a surprising impact on Earth's rotation. Although this colossal hydroelectric project supplies just 3% of China's energy, its sheer mass can shift the planet's rotation by microseconds, underscoring the delicate balance between human endeavors and the environment.