The Earth never stops: it has been rotating constantly since its formation. But what would happen if it suddenly stopped? The scenario would be apocalyptic: kilometers-high tsunamis, cosmic rays raining down from the sky, and very little hope of survival. Hold on, this isn't a real risk: it's practically impossible for the Earth to stop and cease rotating even for a second. However, understanding what would happen allows us to discover some aspects of our planet that are far from obvious. In this video, therefore, we have decided to analyze the effects of the Earth's rotation ceasing abruptly.
00:00 What would happen if the Earth suddenly stopped rotating?
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