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PoppersOfCorn t1_jdl1cos wrote

I think it spread out until level. Remember, down is towards the centre of mass

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Ausmerica t1_jdl28qi wrote

Earth spins, inertia would drive water to the equator. Disregarding the moon.

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PoppersOfCorn t1_jdl47ko wrote

Because the volume of water wasn't mentioned, I just thought of a small amount.

If it was oceans of water, it would certainly bulge at the equator like it already does, but it would still have to spread out to find a level.

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