By Rajni Pandey | June 26, 2024
Earth isn't perfectly round; it bulges at the equator and flattens at the poles due to its rotation and uneven mass distribution.
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The Moon is moving away from Earth by about 4 cm each year, a phenomenon driven by tidal forces that also impacts Earth's rotation over time.
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Earth's magnetic north pole is migrating from Canada towards Siberia at about 50-60 km per year, due to changes in Earth's magnetic field.
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The Atacama Desert, known as the driest place on Earth, receives less than 1 mm of rainfall annually.
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Despite being the second smallest continent, Europe boasts a high urban population, underscoring the importance of sustainable urban planning.
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Often referred to as the 'third pole', the Tibetan Plateau stores a massive reserve of freshwater, crucial for Asia's water supply but vulnerable to climate change.
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As the largest living structures on Earth, coral reefs are essential marine ecosystems but are endangered by environmental changes such as ocean acidification and warming.
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Earth's interior is semi-solid, allowing it to flow slowly. This movement is responsible for phenomena such as plate tectonics and volcanic activity.
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Antarctica, home to the largest ice sheet, contains approximately 70% of Earth's fresh water, playing a critical role in global sea levels and climate dynamics.
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Forests are crucial in absorbing carbon dioxide and supporting biodiversity. ESA’s upcoming Biomass mission will provide detailed data on global forest biomass, enhancing our understanding of carbon storage and climate impact.
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