Meteorite analysis reveals that Earth’s building blocks contain water by detecting hydrated minerals and water-rich compounds within these extraterrestrial rocks. Researchers examine the isotopic composition of hydrogen in these meteorites, finding similarities with water on Earth. These findings suggest that water, a crucial component of life, was present in the materials that formed our planet. The implication is that Earth’s water might have originated from these early building blocks, shedding light on the fundamental processes that shaped our planet and provided the conditions for life to emerge and thrive. Understanding the origins of Earth’s water has broader implications for our understanding of planetary formation and habitability.
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