stackyFACTSThe entire continent of Australia is trying to slowly escape its current latitude. Driven by aggressive tectonic plate motion, the landmass constantly shifts northward fast enough that GPS coordinates have to be periodically updated, ensuring your digital map is always slightly out of date.
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