Massive Water Reservoir 700km Deep Holds Triple Earth's Surface Oceans

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Scientists detect massive water reservoir 700 kilometers below Earth's surface, containing triple the volume of all surface oceans combined.

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Network of 2,000 seismographs analyzed waves from 500+ earthquakes to reveal hidden water trapped within Earth's mantle.

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Mineral ringwoodite acts as nature's water vault, its crystal structure holding water in a form similar to water inside a sponge.

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Northwestern University researchers prove existence of whole-Earth water cycle through advanced seismic wave detection methods.

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Lead scientist Steven Jacobsen states Earth's surface would be a barren landscape with only mountain peaks visible without this internal water source.

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Discovery challenges previous theories about Earth's water origins, suggesting significant portions emerged from planet's interior.

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Hidden reservoir influences volcanic activity and plate tectonics while contributing to surface water maintenance.

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Multiple water sources exist in Earth's crust, including deep aquifers, subduction zones, and mineral-bound water within rocks.

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Findings open new frontiers in climate science and extraterrestrial habitat research while reshaping theories of planetary formation.

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