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How Much Water Is in Earth's Crust? Over 10.5M Cubic Miles
Along with the 71% of water covering the Earth's surface, there are also millions of cubic miles hidden beneath the crust.
An underground cave flooded with water.Backing up these findings, further research conducted by Grant Ferguson (hydrogeologist at the University of Saskatchewan) and others has significantly revised estimates of water stored in Earth's crust. The realization that there is more water than previously thought deep within the Earth helps explain some of the mechanisms behind volcanic eruptions and earthquakes, providing critical insights for predicting and managing these natural events. This water, found in various forms such as liquid, vapor, and chemically bound within minerals, influences geological processes like magma behavior, volcanic activity, and tectonic movements.
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