New research into the Earth's primordial oceans revisits Earth's historical water budget. Investigating the history of water on Earth is critical to understanding the planet's climate. One central question is whether Earth has always had the same amount of water on and surrounding it, the same so-called "water budget." Has Earth gained or lost water from comets and meteorites? Has water been lost into space? New research into Earth's primordial oceans revisits Earth's historical water budget.

Source: The blue planet's new water budget: Do we have enough?


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