US scientists have identified a conditional "balance axis" that splits Earth into two mirror-like halves.
However, experts believe that accelerating climate change could disrupt this natural balance.
According to Oxu.Az citing SHOT channel, the line was determined after analyzing satellite data collected over 25 years, passing through Africa, Europe, Alaska, and both poles.
This boundary divides Earth into two parts that reflect nearly equal amounts of solar radiation back into space. This symmetry - the planet's ability to reflect sunlight (albedo) directly affects its warming.
Currently, the amounts of clouds, open water bodies, and sunlight-reflecting surfaces on either side of this line are almost identical.
Researchers warn that global warming could upset this delicate balance. If that happens, one part of Earth would begin to absorb more heat, potentially affecting hurricane routes, precipitation distribution, ocean current dynamics, and the number of extreme weather events.
For now, the "balance axis" remains unchanged. Scientists propose using it as a new indicator to assess the scale of climate changes occurring on Earth.
