Scientists have found a massive ocean 700 kilometers beneath the Earth’s surface.
By Shubhendra Gohil
This subterranean reservoir is stored within a rock called ringwoodite.
Researchers made this discovery whilestudyingearthquakes. Seismometers detected shockwaves originating from deep within the Earth, leading them to explore further.
The existence of this ocean challenges existing theories about Earth’s water cycle.
The rock ringwoodite acts like a sponge, soaking up water. Its crystal structure allows it to attract hydrogen and trap water.
This discovery sheds light on a potential whole-Earth water cycle that may explain the abundance of liquid water on our habitable planet.
This hidden ocean lies deep within our planet, and its existence opens up new avenues for understanding Earth’s geological processes!