# Earth Has Tilted 31.5 Inches. That Shouldn’t Happen.

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- Published: 2024-11-26T09:45:51-06:00
- Author: Curated by Theresa Wysocki

Image credit: PM Images / Getty Images. Article by Tim Newcomb. Popular Mechanics – November 23, 2024. Study: Geophysical Research Letters. When humans pump groundwater, it has a substantial impact on the tilt of Earth’s rotation. Additionally, a study documents just how much of an influence groundwater pumping has on climate change. Understanding this relatively recent data may provide a better understanding of how to help stave off sea-level rise. […] Click here to view original web page at www.popularmechanics.com Curated by Theresa Wysocki Director of Art & Design See Full Bio