The heaviest gravity on Earth is found at the surface of the Arctic Ocean, measuring 9.8337 m/s2.
While gravity might seem constant, it varies slightly across the Earth's surface. This variation is influenced by factors like:
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Latitude: The Earth isn't a perfect sphere; it bulges at the equator. This means locations at higher latitudes are closer to the Earth's center and experience slightly stronger gravity.
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Altitude: The further you are from the Earth's center, the weaker the gravitational pull. Mountain tops experience slightly less gravity than sea level.
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Density of underlying rock: Variations in the density of rocks beneath the surface can cause localized gravitational differences. Denser rock pulls more strongly.
According to provided information, gravity ranges from 9.7639 m/s2 on the Nevado Huascarán mountain in Peru to 9.8337 m/s2 at the surface of the Arctic Ocean. This represents a difference of approximately 0.7%. The Arctic Ocean, therefore, experiences the highest surface gravity.
