As the largest dam in the world, it could potentially increase the length of a day by 0.06 seconds and slightly alter Earth’s shape, making it more rounded at the equator and flatter at the poles.

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A report from NASA warns how human activities can unintentionally change the Earth’s natural dynamics, prompting a revaluation of engineering endeavours and their far-reaching effects.