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Earth might have a subsurface ocean as well [1], though I haven't found any follow up since 2014 on that one. [1] http://dx.doi.org/10.1126/science.1253358 htt
by shakna 6y ago
Earth might have a subsurface ocean as well [1], though I haven't found any follow up since 2014 on that one.
[1] http://dx.doi.org/10.1126/science.1253358 http://dx.doi.org/10.1126/science.1253358
- marcusverus 6y ago>They conclude that the mantle transition zone--410 to 660 km below the Earth's surface--acts as a large reservoir of water. Sadly there will be no eyeless space whales in our basement, given that the temperature at that depth on Earth is around 2,000° Celsius.
- Symmetry 6y agoThat sounds like water in hydrated minerals rather than liquid water? In terms of settling inner solar system asteroids where the sun bakes everything you're looking for material with as much easily extractable water as concrete to make a comfortable home.