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The Time New York Drifted 14 Inches East

In 2011, New York City moved 14 inches eastward—no, not from tectonic shifts, but due to the shrinking of the massive Greenland ice sheet. The release of its weight allowed the Earth's crust to rebound slightly, causing a subtle drift. An invisible journey for the Big Apple!
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