The LA Times, which has provided some insightful reporting into Japan's recent natural and nuclear disasters, posted a fascinating story about the impact of Friday's seismic activity on the Earth's axis.Incredibly, according to scientists interviewed by the Times, the earthquake shifted the planet's axis. It also made the Earth rotate faster. That provides a profound hint at the strength of the seismic phenomenon. The concepts involved, however, are difficult to imagine. It is more challenging, and awesome to contemplate, that the events actually happened in the past few days.
An added note: The New York Times included a story in its March 14th online editions on this topic. The article offers significant detail, and in some cases, clearer information regarding the change in the planet's axis.
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