Melting glaciers slow the Earth’s rotation

Melting glaciers slow the Earth’s rotation The melting of glaciers in Greenland and Antarctica, which is observed due to global warming, can affect the speed and direction of the Earth’s rotation. In particular, the length of the day depends on this. This poses an unprecedented problem for synchronising computer networks and may require changes to UTC (Universal Time) earlier than planned.... Global warming is already affecting global time,“ the scientists said. For now, the time changes will be small and almost imperceptible to humans. However, they may affect network computing, the work of financial markets and other areas where extremely accurate timekeeping is required, according to geologists from the University of California. The study was published in the scientific journal Nature. Source: Global News (EU, USA)