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Can a Hydroelectric Dam Really Make the Days Longer?

Summary by Wired

By shifting water to a higher elevation, the giant Three Gorges Dam caused the Earth to spin more slowly.

By shifting water to a higher elevation, the giant Three Gorges Dam caused the Earth to spin more slowly.

13 days ago·United States

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Wired broke the news in United States 13 days ago on Friday, November 14, 2025.

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