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Gravitational torque drives multidecadal variations in length of day

Year: 2026
Type: article
Abstract: Multidecadal fluctuations in Earth’s length of day are shown to be driven by gravitational torque and resisted by electromagnetic and topographic forces, improving our understanding of the material properties and dynamics of Earth’s deep interior.
Source: Nature
Language: English
Subfield: Oceanography
Open Access status: hybrid
Estimated APC paid: $12,690
Award: G814497173
OpenAlex ID: W7214120229
FWCI: 7.8
Cites: 60
Cited by: 2
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