Is the earth flat
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These studies suggest the Earth is not flat and is instead a sphere-shaped planet.
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Introduction
The shape of the Earth has been a subject of debate for centuries, with a significant body of scientific evidence supporting the conclusion that the Earth is spherical. Despite this, the flat Earth theory persists in some circles. This synthesis aims to present the key insights from recent research papers addressing the question: Is the Earth flat?
Key Insights
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Historical and Scientific Consensus on Earth's Shape:
- Educated people have known since medieval times that the Earth is not flat, a fact that predates Christopher Columbus's voyages.
- Thorough research and rebuttals of pre-millennial literature from Western civilization, Islamic literature, and geomatics fundamentals confirm that the Earth cannot be flat-shaped.
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Persistence of Flat Earth Myth:
- Despite unassailable evidence and a consensus among experts, simplistic and incorrect ideas like the flat Earth theory continue to persist.
- The spread of flat Earth claims through media outlets accessible to the general public contributes to the misapprehension of Earth's shape.
Conclusion
The overwhelming consensus from historical and modern scientific research is that the Earth is spherical. Despite the persistence of the flat Earth myth, thorough investigations and rebuttals from various scientific disciplines have consistently demonstrated that the Earth cannot be flat. The continued belief in a flat Earth is largely due to the spread of misinformation through accessible media outlets.
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Can the earth be flat ? A physical oceanographer's perspective.
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2020
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An Insight Into the "Flat Earth Society"
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2019