Where Does Earth's Water Come From?

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Where Does Earth's Water Come From?

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The water cycle brings Earth's water from the clouds to the ground and back again -- but how did it get here in the first place? Learn about the leading theories in this episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://science.howstuffworks.com/environmental/earth/geophysics/water-come-from.htmSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Feb 6, 2024

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