Friday, November 21, 2008

Hypothesis on Altering Earth's Trajectory

Is it possible, given the geographical redistribution of earth's goods and resources, that overabundance of certain materials in certain areas of the planet could contribute to a weight imbalance, thus altering the path of Earth through space?

Let's say heavy mining takes place in a poorer area of the world, with less commodities and material goods, and is sent to a (now) resource heavy area, with a wealthier population and more material goods. Over time, vast quantities of heavy materials are transferred from one area of the world to another. Weight transfer can affect the physics of a moving object and potentially alter the trajectory.

Could too much resource piling in formerly un-piled areas contribute to a change in Earth's path in space?

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