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How does what3words handle continental drift?
How does what3words handle continental drift?
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what3words addresses refer to a point on the Earth's surface. This means that, over time, they are shifting at a very slow rate, averaging 2.5cm per year, unless there’s a significant geographic event. This is a universal issue with all mapping systems. 

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