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EPISODE · Jan 15, 2025 · 12 MIN

What If Earth Spun on Its Side

from What If: Science, Theory, and Possibilities · host What If

In Earth's early days, it was slammed by protoplanet Theia, leaving our world spinning on a tilted axis. But what if the Theia crash had flipped Earth 90 degrees? Discover how living in Alaska could help you survive on a sideways Earth. 00:00: Introduction to Sideways Earth concept00:47: Discussion on Theia collision02:42: Impact on Earth's seasons05:12: Weather events on a sideways Earth05:41: Effects of a long winter08:07: Challenges in crop harvest #Theiacollision #Earthaxis #sidewaysEarth #Alaska #seasons #weatherevents #cropharvest Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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