There are groups of scholars who defend that the planet Earth is not round but flat. The image of the Earth always comes to our imagination as a large round sphere, so what?What is the flat earth map like?? We are going to explain it to you so that now you can also understand the theories a little better and imagine what our planet would be like if it were flat, always according to flat earthers.
Have you ever come across someone who thinks the Earth is flat? If so, you may be wondering why this person would believe such nonsense. Well, the truth is that there are many people who believe so, and as expected, they have their theories, evidence and information to support their beliefs. Let us tell you a bit about what flat earthers think about the shape of our planet.
What is the world like according to flat earthers?
One of the reasons flat earthers argue for their belief is because you can’t see a curve when you look towards the horizon… yes, this is true. But these seem to forget that the Earth has an average diameter of 12,742 kilometers. I mean, it’s big, very, very big. Take the following example: an ant sitting on a bumpy, moss-covered ball that is 1,000 meters in diameter. It’s going to be pretty hard to make out any curves in this situation.
However, there are other ways to see the curvature without the need to go to government space agencies like NASA or ESA. Several students at a University in the UK were able to get some impressive images of the stratosphere and the curvature of the Earth just by using a high-altitude weather balloon.
Earth seen from above:
Another point is the planet earth rotation. If the world is spinning at about 1,000 miles per hour, why aren’t we flying around, flat-earthers also wonder. Well, think of flying a passenger plane at 575 miles per hour. Aside from takeoff and landing (when there’s a change in speed), you feel remarkably still. You can walk around the cabin, pour yourself a drink or go pee without much hassle. The Earth’s rotation is constant (although it varies depending on what latitude you’re in), so it’s basically the same effect. The Earth’s atmosphere also plays a role in this situation.
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flat earther map
Flat Earthers also claim that Antarctica is a giant ice wall created to keep us from falling off our disk-shaped world, to prevent us from discovering the hard truth: that we do not live in a balloon. To verify this theory, they claim that no one has ever crossed the entire continent.
Despite this, people have crossed Antarctica, many times. There’s even the South Pole of Inaccessibility, which is the furthest inland part of Antarctica (although its exact location is often a source of discussion).
If you ever feel in doubt about the true form of the earth, we suggest that you try to investigate each point that is discussed in the different places on the internet, such as forums, blogs, social networks, among others. Many people will misrepresent information to try to confuse you for different reasons, but if you find reliable or trustworthy sources, you will make their task more difficult. Knowledge is power, as they often say, so read carefully.
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