Chandler wobble

Question 1

What is Chandler wobble?

Answer 1

This is the wandering of the geographic poles by up to 15 metres from their mean positions

Question 2

What two things is it caused by?

Answer 2

1/3 of chandler wobble caused by atmospheric pressures and 2/3 is caused by oceanic affects

Question 3

Summarise what its caused by

Answer 3

This is most likely due to fluctuations in the ocean bottom pressure due to temperature and salinity changes and atmospheric pressure changes