Earth's rotation stopped

Let's say through some magic or other, the Earth's spin came to a halt (to the point that the same side now always faces the Sun)

How would this process feel? Obviously it would depend on how long it took to do so, so let's say over the course of an hour.

This question is specifically about the effects that occur during the change/slow-down, rather than just the effects of the Earth not rotating. Major flooding as the seas wash up against the shore? Buildings falling down? Trees? That kind of thing... Or would we even notice it? (after all, we don't notice the current spin of the Earth)

posted almost 9 years ago

colmde‭

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