A new study by scientists has revealed that we are shifting the Earth’s axis by rapidly depleting groundwater.
A surprising fact has emerged about groundwater, which provides most of our water needs. Scientists have revealed that the poles of the Earth have shifted with the decrease of groundwater.
Moreover, the displacement in question is not at a negligible level. Only in 17 years North and South poles 78.48 centimeters They were found to be moving east.
But how does the decrease in groundwater affect the polar points?
The answer to this question actually lies in physics. When a change is made in the distribution of the weight of any rotating object, the axis of rotation will also shift. Part of the weight change in the world from dwindling groundwater originates.
Of course, groundwater does not turn into steam either. Whether for agriculture or daily use, we bring these waters to the surface, use them and release them back into the cycle of nature. However, the water does not go directly underground, it accumulates in the oceans first.
What disturbs the balance of the world is the imbalance in this distribution. Distribution of water from aquifers to oceans, It shifts the Earth’s axis of rotation.
The 17-year period that scientists talk about in their studies is not the 17 years we left behind. The data in the research, Between 1993 and 2010 consists of the observed polar motion. So the current axis shift can only be estimated at the moment.
In total in these 17 years We spend 2150 gigatons of groundwater (and thus we bring to earth) is estimated.
So, will this affect us?
In the long run, yes, our poles can shift. In fact, it does, and it’s natural. But what is worrying, according to the scientists’ findings, is one of our most vital resources. rapid depletion of groundwater.
This will not only affect our lives, but also the Earth and every living thing. With the rising of the oceans the percentage of land will decrease.
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