January 18, 2019

Why does the earth spin fastest at the equator?

Along the Equator – the imaginary line halfway between the North and South poles – Earth rotates at 1,037 mph (1,670 kph), a speed rivaling that […]
January 18, 2019

Why don’t I feel the Earth spinning?

There are two reasons: gravity and the fact that you’re traveling at the same speed as the ground beneath your feet. Just as air-plane passengers don’t […]
January 18, 2019

What would happen if the earth suddenly stopped spinning?

Buildings would topple. Mountains would crumble. Seas would slosh into your bedroom. If Earth suddenly put on the brakes, everything and everyone on it would suddenly […]
January 18, 2019

Why is it summer in Australia when it’s winter in Europe?

We have four seasons because the Earth doesn’t sit up straight: It’s tilted on its axis. As it orbits the sun, the planet’s slight slouch exposes […]