Could Japan be the New Chile in Respect of Axis Shift

Before I start I would just like to say that my heart goes out to all those affected by the earthquake in Japan today, and if thoughts mean anything, then the amount of love and prayer for Japan should set it in good stead for recovery.

Realising the magtitude of today's earthquake, it reminded me of Chile (which incidently was a little over a year ago), and an article that came out not long after, concerning the amount of land mass that was shifted purported to the possibility of the earths axis being effected, and generating a shorter earth day ( allbeit a measurment which we just wouldn't notice).

The Feb. 27 magnitude 8.8 earthquake in Chile may have shortened the length of each Earth day.

JPL research scientist Richard Gross computed how Earth's rotation should have changed as a result of the Feb. 27 quake. Using a complex model, he and fellow scientists came up with a preliminary calculation that the quake should have shortened the length of an Earth day by about 1.26 microseconds (a microsecond is one millionth of a second).

Perhaps more impressive is how much the quake shifted Earth's axis. Gross calculates the quake should have moved Earth's figure axis (the axis about which Earth's mass is balanced) by 2.7 milliarcseconds (about 8 centimeters, or 3 inches). Earth’s figure axis is not the same as its north-south axis; they are offset by about 10 meters (about 33 feet).

By comparison, Gross said the same model estimated the 2004 magnitude 9.1 Sumatran earthquake should have shortened the length of day by 6.8 microseconds and shifted Earth's axis by 2.32 milliarcseconds (about 7 centimeters, or 2.76 inches).

Gross said that even though the Chilean earthquake is much smaller than the Sumatran quake, it is predicted to have changed the position of the figure axis by a bit more for two reasons. First, unlike the 2004 Sumatran earthquake, which was located near the equator, the 2010 Chilean earthquake was located in Earth's mid-latitudes, which makes it more effective in shifting Earth's figure axis. Second, the fault responsible for the 2010 Chiliean earthquake dips into Earth at a slightly steeper angle than does the fault responsible for the 2004 Sumatran earthquake. This makes the Chile fault more effective in moving Earth's mass vertically and hence more effective in shifting Earth's figure axis.

Gross said the Chile predictions will likely change as data on the quake are further refined.

Link to article here....Nasa Chile Earthquake axis affected?

With this in mind, and Japan being in mid lattitude, just as Chile is, I was wondering what the chances are of the earths axis again being affected ? I appreciate in real terms it won't really make a lot of difference, but thought it was interesting info from last years quake, and wanted to open up the lines of communication to see see what you guy's thought on the subject.

Love and light everybody

Well the Chile quake was located in the southern hemisphere and this was more northern, 1 below the equator and one above, so the amount of time in one day should have corrected itself with this.
Or... I will have to find a new spot in my yard to plant tomatos when the sun rises from a different point in the sky.

reply to post by JibbyJedi


Yes that crossed my mind too

reply to post by solargeddon


Or, was it caused by HAARP in order to rectify the last axis shift??

Just throwing it out there!!

reply to post by Cobaltic1978


Gotta love that HAARP, although on a srious note, I did notice on one of the threads today, that apparently it was on today

reply to post by solargeddon


I noticed that too and apparently it was at maximum power. It does make you wonder!!

I suppose it will be a matter of days before scientists will be able to calculate if the world's axis has been affected. It will be worth keeping an eye on this. Good post.

reply to post by Cobaltic1978


Thank you

Yeah I guess its a case of watch this space, just propose a theory so far.....

Perhaps this is mother nature correcting iherelf, and perhaps if any axis change is calculated it may be that the act of this quake snaps her back to pre Chile position ? who knows ???

For those who have Google Earth, check out the south arctic.
Theres some weird formations in the clouds that ive been watchin for a few weeks.

reply to post by AOA2012


Oh thanks for the heads up I will have a look