The 8.8 earthquake that struck Chile may have affected Earth’s rotation, shortening the days by as much as 1.26 microseconds, says research scientist Richard Gross at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, Calif. It is also estimated that the Earth’s figure axis has shifted 3 inches (8 cm).

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Text the word “CHILE” to 25383 to donate $10 on behalf of the Habitat for Humanity

Text the word “CHILE” to 20222 to donate $10 on behalf of World Vision

Text the word “CHILE” to 52000 to donate $10 on behalf of the Salvation Army

Text the word “YOUTH” to 20222 to donate $10 on behalf of UNICEF