Flat Earth Nerd

Geometry & Curvature

Horizon Drop and Eye Level

Contrasts claimed eye-level horizons with measured angular drop. ?? Model.Debate.Description

Focus

Does the horizon drop with altitude?

Tags

horizon · curvature

Debate summary

Flat earthers assert the horizon rises to eye level, citing amateur footage. Scientists reference geometry and instrument measurements showing angular drop with altitude.

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Questions & answers

Should pilots see a drop?

Flat Earth stance

Pilots report a level horizon; no visible drop.

Scientist stance

Drop is small; instruments detect it even if eyes do not.

Rebuttal

Instrument assumptions include a spherical earth baseline.