What If the Earth Stopped Spinning for 5 Seconds

Hang on because we’re about to screech to a halt. That’s right. The Earth is going to stop spinning for five seconds. How much damage would this sudden stoppage cause? What would you experience in different parts of the world? And when the Earth starts spinning again, would it still be habitable? How would the day and night cycle be affected? Why would there be strong winds? Transcript and sources: 00:00 Earth Stops Spinning for 5 Seconds 00:40 Earth's Rotation 01:45 Strong Winds and Consequences 04:04 Earth Transforming Into a Sphere Questions or concerns? Contact us at Get our 100 best episodes in one mind-blowing book: Join this channel to get access to perks: Check out our other shows: How to Survive: Your