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Massive subterranean ocean found : 3 times more water than Earth's surface oceans combined


In a groundbreaking scientific revelation, researchers have uncovered a massive subterranean ocean that challenges our understanding of Earth's water cycle. This hidden reservoir, located approximately 400 miles beneath the planet's surface, contains an astounding three times more water than all of Earth's surface oceans combined. The discovery, detailed in a study titled "Dehydration melting at the top of the lower mantle," has sent ripples through the scientific community and promises to reshape our comprehension of geophysical processes.

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