The centripetal force of the Earth’s rotation causes land and oceans alike to bulge out at the equator. But what would happen if the Earth were to stop spinning? The oceans would quickly adjust to the new equilibrium by surging to the poles, drowning everywhere outside of the temperate regions […]
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An amazing infographic on incredible range of conditions at various altitudes, from the highest jet liners to the deepest ocean trenches.