Sam's Believe It Or Not! Interesting Facts On The Equator.
Physical Characteristics & Earth's Shape Widest Point: Earth bulges at the equator, making it wider (about 27 miles more in diameter) than pole-to-pole. Weigh Less: The centrifugal force from Earth's spin and greater distance from the core means you weigh less at the equator. Fastest Spin: Points on... Sign in to see full entry.