Groundwater pumping has shifted Earth’s axis by 31.5 inches in just two decades, study finds
Scientists found that the Earth tilted 31.5 inches over the last two decades. The tilt was caused by excessive groundwater pumping. This pumping contributed to a 0.24 inches rise in global sea levels. The water was pumped for drinking, agriculture and industrial use. The study highlights the impact of groundwater pumping on the Earth and sea levels.