Spinning Earth Graphic Shows That Our Planet’s Gravity Isn’t Uniform

Did you know that gravity isn’t the same all over the Earth, because planets are complicated?

The Potsdam Gravity Potato (really) is a visualization that demonstrates where on our planet the gravitational field is strongest and weakest, which can reveal density differences under the planet’s surface.

It’s not actually what the Earth would look like without water, but it’s a great reminder that our seemingly solid and uniform planet is actually a strange and alien place in its own way.

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Dan Van Winkle (he) is an editor and manager who has been working in digital media since 2013, first at now-defunct Geekosystem (RIP), and then at The Mary Sue starting in 2014, specializing in gaming, science, and technology. Outside of his professional experience, he has been active in video game modding and development as a hobby for many years. He lives in North Carolina with Lisa Brown (his wife) and Liz Lemon (their dog), both of whom are the best, and you will regret challenging him at Smash Bros.

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