Chile Earthquake May Have Shortened Days on Earth

[Rider]

Originally Posted by Papa_Complex

A one-time change, if I read it correctly. The axis shifted. It isn't continuing to shift.

And I want my millionth of a second back.

If the axis shifted it is a permanent change..until the next big earth quick.

[Papa_Complex]

Originally Posted by Rider

If the axis shifted it is a permanent change..until the next big earth quick.

A permanent change, yes. I'm saying that we aren't losing a millionth of a second each day. Reset your atomic clock once, and you're good.

[Rider]

Originally Posted by Papa_Complex

A permanent change, yes. I'm saying that we aren't losing a millionth of a second each day. Reset your atomic clock once, and you're good.

No, no, each day is shorter.