News > Earth tilted 31.5 inches in less than 20 years. Here’s what that really means for us
Earth tilted 31.5 inches in less than 20 years. Here’s what that really means for us
25/08/2023 09:41 PM | Click to read full article
Earth’s tilt recently made headlines when scientists revealed it had deviated 31.5 inches. In a recent study, the increase in tilt was linked with a 0.24-inch rise in global sea level. That’s already a lot to take in. How does the change in tilt affect global sea level? Why does groundwater pumping affect the tilt in the first place? And is a 31.5-inch difference in Earth’s tilt really that big of a deal? Here’s what you need to know about Earth’s tilt, and why it matters that it keeps shifting.
