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Massive Ocean Discovered 400 Miles Deep Beneath Earth

1/4/2025

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Beneath Earth's crust, a groundbreaking discovery has unveiled a colossal ocean, nestled 400 miles deep within a sponge-like mineral known as ringwoodite. This hidden reservoir holds three times the amount of water found in our oceans, igniting excitement among scientists who suggest it could reveal a comprehensive water cycle that sustains life on the surface.

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Beneath Earth's crust, a groundbreaking discovery has unveiled a colossal ocean, nestled 400 miles deep within a sponge-like mineral known as ringwoodite. This hidden reservoir holds three times the amount of water found in our oceans, igniting excitement among scientists who suggest it could reveal a comprehensive water cycle that sustains life on the surface.