The Earth isn't exactly bulging, but rather the oceans near the equator. The oceans bulge because of the tidal force exerted by the Moon and, to a lesser extent, the Sun. Hence if there is an increase in water volume to the oceans due to melting glaciers, then the bulge near the equator will grow.
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The Earth isn't exactly bulging, but rather the oceans near the equator. The oceans bulge because of the tidal force exerted by the Moon and, to a lesser extent, the Sun. Hence if there is an increase in water volume to the oceans due to melting glaciers, then the bulge near the equator will grow.