Some of Earth’s Water Was Created by the Sun? | SciShow News

Some of Earth’s Water Was Created by the Sun? | SciShow News

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The video explores the origins of Earth's water, suggesting it may have come from both icy asteroids and solar wind interactions with minerals. It discusses the role of deuterium in understanding water formation and presents new research on solar wind creating water in space. The video also examines the TRAPPIST-1 system, where planets may have water due to their unique formation and migration patterns. The James Webb Space Telescope is anticipated to provide further insights.

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What are the two main theories proposed for the origin of Earth's water?

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How does the ratio of deuterium to hydrogen in Earth's oceans differ from that in icy asteroids?

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What role does the solar wind play in the formation of water on Earth?

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What mineral was studied to confirm the presence of water created by solar wind?

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What is the significance of the TRAPPIST-1 planetary system in relation to water?

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How might the formation of the TRAPPIST-1 planets differ from that of Earth?

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What potential sources of water could the TRAPPIST-1 planets have had?

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