What If The Earth Stops Spinning? Results Will Be Devastating, Say Experts
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The Earth is spinning in space, which is pretty much empty. In space, there is not even air to push against and slow down the Earth's spin.
Earth's rotation is a fundamental aspect of our planet's dynamic system, playing a crucial role in shaping various aspects of our environment and influencing life itself. The importance of Earth's rotation can be explored across scientific, climatic and geophysical dimensions. The rotation of the Earth on its axis is responsible for the creation of day and night, establishing the 24-hour cycle that governs our daily lives. This rotation also influences the Earth's gravitational forces, contributing to the shaping of ocean currents and atmospheric circulation patterns.
But what will happen if our planet's rotation stops for a second? This hypothetical question has been discussed several times by scientists, and was even the subject of 2003 movie 'The Core' starring Aaron Eckhart, Hilary Swank and others.
The answer to this question is: It wouldn't be good. 'The Core' showed the Earth's inner core slowing down because of an unidentified force. The scientific community as well as common people start seeing unexpected scenarios - like birds suddenly dropping dead.
