Tag: Earth Water Origin
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Where Earth’s Water Really Came From: The Moon Holds the Clues
Introduction: A fresh look at an old question For decades, scientists assumed Earth’s oceans were delivered early in the Solar System by icy asteroids and comets. This classic view aligned with the Late Heavy Bombardment, a bombardment period roughly 4.1 to 3.8 billion years ago when countless celestial bodies battered the young planets. Yet new…
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New Clues Unveiled on the Origin of Earth’s Water
Introduction to Earth’s Water Mystery The question of how Earth obtained its water has fascinated scientists for centuries. Recent research reveals that asteroids could hold more secrets about our planet’s origins than previously understood. In a groundbreaking study involving a tiny dust sample from the asteroid Ryugu, Swiss researchers have provided new insights that could…