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Seasonal water and ice shifts move Earth's center of mass by millimeters
La República (Peru)LO·US · PE·1 day ago
NASA scientists have developed a method to more accurately measure seasonal variations in Earth's center of mass, which shifts by several millimeters due to rainfall, melting, and atmospheric changes. This movement is imperceptible to humans but critical for satellite navigation. The development improves geodetic precision, though the specific method and its operational impact remain unspecified.