The Japan Coast Has Shifted 8 Feet Because of the Earthquake [Factoid]

The US Geological Survey is reporting that the coast of Japan has shifted 8 feet (2.4m) because of the earthquake in Japan. The Earth's axis has reportedly been shifted 10 inches too. Other datapoints can be found here. [Vancouver Sun via @JPBarlow, @WillSmith] More »

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