As the Earth cooled following its formation, outgassing from volcanic activity released water vapor and other gases into the atmosphere. When the Earth’s surface cooled sufficiently, this water vapor condensed and fell as rain, filling the basins that would become oceans.
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First Oceans: Fresh Water
By Michael Alan Prestwood
Author and Natural Philosopher
Mon 15 Apr 2024
Published 2 years ago.
Updated 2 years ago.
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First Oceans: Fresh Water
4.2 Billion Years Ago
4 to 4.4 Billion Years Ago
Prestwood writes on science-first philosophy, with particular attention to the convergence of disciplines. Drawing on his TST Framework, his work emphasizes rational inquiry grounded in empirical observation while engaging questions at the edges of established knowledge. With TouchstoneTruth positioned as a living touchstone, this work aims to contribute reliable analysis in an emerging AI era where the credibility of information is increasingly contested.
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