barotaxy

/bærəˈtæksi/

Definitions

1. noun

The phenomenon of changes in the Earth’s rotation rate caused by the redistribution of mass due to geological processes.

“The scientist studied the effects of barotaxy on the planet’s rotation.”

Synonyms

  • Earth's rotation changes
  • geological isostasy

Antonyms

  • geodetic stability
  • stationary Earth rotation