If Earth stopped spinning suddenly, the consequences would be catastrophic. The atmosphere would continue moving at the planet's original speed, causing unimaginable wind speeds. This would result ...
An curved arrow pointing right. The Earth spins at more than 1000 mph. If it were to suddenly stop, the effects would be disastrous. Follow Tech Insider: On Facebook More from Science The Earth ...
followed by tsunamis generated by the displacement of oceans previously held in check by the planet's spin. Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson starkly predicts that a momentary stop in Earth's ...
An curved arrow pointing right. The Earth spins at more than 1,000 mph. If it were to suddenly stop, the effects would be disastrous. Follow Tech Insider: On Facebook More from Science The Earth ...