The video discusses the potential consequences of the moon disappearing from Earth. It begins by asking viewers to imagine the effects of such an event and invites them to share their thoughts in the comments.
The video then explains that the moon's gravitational pull balances Earth's gravity, affecting ocean tides, climate, and even the rotation of the planet. If the moon were to disappear, it could cause drastic changes in the Earth's gravitational field, leading to uncontrollable movements and potentially triggering disasters like earthquakes and volcanic eruptions.
The video also discusses potential climate changes, including a significant change in the seasons and seasons themselves, as well as darker nights due to the absence of moonlight. This could have severe impacts on wildlife, particularly nocturnal species, and could lead to an increase in certain pests like rats.
The video concludes by discussing the possibility of the moon exploding, which is considered highly unlikely. Even if it did, most of its fragments would likely come together again to form a new moon. The video ends by reassuring viewers that the moon is not going to disappear anytime soon.
1. The moon has many functions, one of which is to control the gravitational attraction of Earth. Its gravity directly affects our planet, balancing its own gravity .
2. Without the moon, both high and low tides would decrease drastically. There would still be small waves in the sea because the sun also influences the movement of the ocean .
3. The moon also affects the climate on Earth. Without the high and low tides, the winds would be affected and directly influence the climate on Earth .
4. The moon is moving away from the Earth approximately four centimeters per year. At this rate, thousands of years from now, the moon will move so far away from the Earth that we will feel the effects .
5. If the moon disappeared today, the Earth's axis could change drastically, causing the planet to lose its original rotation and creating a new one. This could generate several frightening scenarios such as a drastic change in the seasons and serious climate change .
6. Without the moon, the Earth would start to spin a little faster because the gravitational force responsible for controlling the tides in the ocean also causes what is known as sea friction, a phenomenon that slows down the rotation here on Earth. Without the tides, the Earth would act faster, meaning our days would be shorter .
7. The Earth without the moon would no longer have 12 months and our day would no longer have 24 hours. Everything would be reduced and probably even women's menstrual cycle would undergo changes .
8. The seasons of the year would no longer be as we know them today, and the nights would become much darker, especially in regions far from large cities .
9. The moon does not have its own light but lights up at night sometimes thanks to the sun's light. Without the moon, everything would be even darker .
10. Many scientists believe that the balance control that the moon does with the earth's gravity directly affects the tectonic plates inside our planet. If the moon was not there, the interior of the planet would be completely disorganized .