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Three Gorges Dam Alters Earth's Rotation, Raises Alarms

1/10/2025

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The Three Gorges Dam, the largest power station on the planet, has altered Earth's rotation with its immense water volume. Since its completion in 2012, it has displaced 1.5 million people and submerged 13 cities. NASA raises alarms about its environmental repercussions, including heightened seismic activity and pollution, emphasizing the dam's profound impact on our planet's balance.

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The Three Gorges Dam, the largest power station on the planet, has altered Earth's rotation with its immense water volume. Since its completion in 2012, it has displaced 1.5 million people and submerged 13 cities. NASA raises alarms about its environmental repercussions, including heightened seismic activity and pollution, emphasizing the dam's profound impact on our planet's balance.