An entire ocean beneath our feet? Discovery stuns scientists

Imagine an entire ocean not on the surface, but buried hundreds of kilometers beneath the Earth's crust. It sounds like science fiction, but scientists now say it's real.

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Geologists studying deep mantle minerals have discovered significant amounts of water trapped in crystal structures. This hidden ocean could reshape our understanding of Earth's internal systems.

According to this Enviro2B science report, the key evidence lies in a mineral called ringwoodite — capable of storing water within its lattice.

What did they find?

Myth or truth?

• Myth: All water is at the surface
  Truth: A large part might be hidden deep inside minerals.
• Myth: Earth’s interior is completely dry
  Truth: Ringwoodite proves otherwise.

FAQ — What now?

• Can this water reach the surface?
  In theory yes, but only through extreme tectonic activity.
• Does this change our understanding of the water cycle?
  Absolutely — it suggests an internal, deep Earth cycle.

Here’s a fun fact: the first sample of ringwoodite was found in a meteorite. Years later, it revealed one of Earth’s biggest secrets — right beneath our feet.