Does Earth’s Water Actually Come From the Scorching Sun?

Sun seen through a curling wave of water.
Where did Earth's water come from? (Image: Screenshot via YouTube)

Earth is very water-rich compared to other rocky planets in the Solar System, with oceans covering more than 70 percent of its surface. Scientists have long puzzled over where all that water came from. Curtin University researchers have helped unravel the enduring mystery of the origins of the Earth’s water, finding the Sun to be a surprising likely source.

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