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A Gigantic Ocean Discovered 700km Beneath The Earth’s Surface by Jokerman(m): 6:13pm On Apr 02, 2024 |
Imagine the vast expanse of the world’s oceans. Now, picture an underwater realm three times that size, not across the globe’s surface, but tucked away deep beneath it, at a depth of 700 kilometers. This isn’t the plot of a sci-fi novel but the startling discovery made by a team of scientists, unraveling the mysteries of our planet’s water origins. Unveiling Earth’s Hidden Hydrosphere The quest to pinpoint the origins of Earth’s water has led researchers to a monumental find—a colossal ocean ensconced within the Earth’s mantle, over 700 kilometers below the surface. This hidden ocean, concealed within a blue rock known as ringwoodite, challenges our understanding of where Earth’s water came from.The size of this subterranean sea is so vast that it triples the volume of all the planet’s surface oceans combined. This discovery not only fascinates with its scale but also proposes a new theory about Earth’s water cycle. It suggests that instead of arriving via comet impacts, as some theories have posited, Earth’s oceans may have slowly seeped out from its very core. The Science Behind The Discovery Steven Jacobsen, a researcher at Northwestern University in Illinois and the lead author of the study, says, “This is tangible evidence that water on Earth came from within.” According to Jacobsen, this hidden reservoir could also explain why the size of the world’s oceans has remained consistent over millions of years. To unearth this underground ocean, researchers employed an array of 2000 seismographs across the United States, analyzing seismic waves from over 500 earthquakes. These waves, which travel through Earth’s inner layers, including its core, slow down when passing through wet rock, allowing scientists to deduce the presence of this vast water deposit. Earth’s Water Cycle Reimagined The presence of water within the Earth’s mantle, sweating along the edges between grains of rock, could reshape our understanding of the planet’s water cycle. Jacobsen points out the significance of this reservoir: without it, the water would be on the Earth’s surface, and mountaintops might be the only land visible. https://www.wecb.fm/a-gigantic-ocean-discovered-700km-beneath-the-earths-surface/ Mod: Ujsizzle Mynd44 |
Re: A Gigantic Ocean Discovered 700km Beneath The Earth’s Surface by Jokerman(m): 6:14pm On Apr 02, 2024 |
1. Are you still doubting the creation story?? 2. Are you still doubting that the world was flooded at Noah's time?? At least this news should make you have a paradigm shift |
Re: A Gigantic Ocean Discovered 700km Beneath The Earth’s Surface by jkpbestseries: 6:27pm On Apr 02, 2024 |
all i want is the grace to serve God and be ok within my remaining 70 yrs on earth |
Re: A Gigantic Ocean Discovered 700km Beneath The Earth’s Surface by michlins(m): 7:23pm On Apr 02, 2024 |
Jokerman:same church and religion that taught us that the earth is flat and the center of the universe with the sun revolving around it. Even when Galileo said otherwise,he was hunted and killed for heresy. Take a chill and allow science discover and explore the world 1 Like |
Re: A Gigantic Ocean Discovered 700km Beneath The Earth’s Surface by Jokerman(m): 7:49pm On Apr 02, 2024 |
michlins: Science keeps discovering what the Bible has already postulated 😂😂😂 |
Re: A Gigantic Ocean Discovered 700km Beneath The Earth’s Surface by michlins(m): 8:22pm On Apr 02, 2024 |
Jokerman:lol You don't want to go there with me. Bible never talked about planets. According to the Bible,God is using the earth for his leg stool. There was no single mention of the planets and galaxies. But that's not why we're here. Just believe in God and don't try to verify the Bible stories. You will fall out of faith |
Re: A Gigantic Ocean Discovered 700km Beneath The Earth’s Surface by muyico(m): 9:08pm On Apr 02, 2024 |
Mystery! |
Re: A Gigantic Ocean Discovered 700km Beneath The Earth’s Surface by oilumiun12: 7:58am On Apr 03, 2024 |
This discovery provides new information about the origin of water on Earth. Some geologists once thought that water appeared on the planet when comets collided with Earth. fnaf |
Re: A Gigantic Ocean Discovered 700km Beneath The Earth’s Surface by Jokerman(m): 12:17am On Apr 04, 2024 |
oilumiun12: Because they refused to believe the Bible... Which is the most important book in the human's life |
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