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[–] HenriVolney 10 points 3 months ago (3 children)

So what would happen if Earth suddenly stopped spinning? Would every building, tree and mountain suddenly fall Eastward?

[–] [email protected] 15 points 3 months ago (1 children)

I believe we'd have worse problems since the atmosphere would still be moving.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 3 months ago

Yes, the Earth would be completely spherical in a matter of seconds.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 3 months ago

If in this scenario they are not considered part of Earth.