NASA’s New 3D Model Shows the Earth Is a Lumpy Mess
NASA released a new 3D model of Earth's shape, showing it is not a perfect sphere but has slight bulges and depressions.
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NASA made a new 3D model of Earth. It shows Earth is not a perfect ball but has small bumps and holes. This is because of the way mass is distributed inside the planet.
Why it matters
This new model helps scientists understand Earth's gravity and how it affects the planet's oceans and tides.
- What is a geoid?
- A geoid is a model of the Earth's shape, showing how mass is distributed inside the planet.
- Why is the new model exaggerated?
- The new model is exaggerated to show the small variations in Earth's gravitational field more clearly.
- What does the model show?
- The model shows how the surface of a global ocean would look if it were determined solely by Earth's gravity and rotation.
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The outlets frame the story as a new and interesting scientific discovery, highlighting the unique features of the new 3D model.
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The new model shows Earth's shape in a new and interesting way.
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The model helps scientists understand Earth's gravity and its effects.
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