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Earth's shape was changed in the giant wave-inducing earthquake, shifting the day's length and the planet's spin.

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Tsunami moved a lot...
by Earl Benser January 15, 2005 4:38 AM PST
... but it didn't change a thing about the eaarth's rotation. Those
effects are due to the massive tectonic plate movements during
the earthquake.

Some writer needs a basic geology education.
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Good Point!
by January 15, 2005 10:07 AM PST
Good Point!
You could use some education as well..
by January 16, 2005 1:44 PM PST
..in physics. Look up mass changes and angular momentum.
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North Pole
by peterbw January 16, 2005 6:23 PM PST
It says in the article that the north pole moved east. How can the north pole move anything but SOUTH?
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