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Full Earth centered over the Pacific Ocean
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Full Earth centered over the Pacific Ocean
Viewed from space, the most striking feature of our planet is the water. In both liquid and frozen form, it covers 75% of the Earthas surface. It fills the sky with clouds. Water is practically everywhere on Earth, from inside the rocky crust to inside our cells.
The Earthas water content is about 1.39 billion cubic kilometers (331 million cubic miles), with the bulk of it, about 96.5%, being in the global oceans. As for the rest, approximately 1.7% is stored in the polar icecaps, glaciers, and permanent snow, and another 1.7% is stored in groundwater, lakes, rivers, streams, and soil. Only a thousandth of 1% of the water on Earth exists as water vapor in the atmosphere. Despite its small amount, this water vapor has a huge influence on the planet. Water vapor is a powerful greenhouse gas, and it is a major driver of the Earthas weather and climate as it travels around the globe, transporting heat with it
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This print showcases the breathtaking beauty of our planet, Earth. Centered over the vast expanse of the Pacific Ocean, it highlights the most striking feature of our world - water. Enveloping 75% of Earth's surface in both liquid and frozen forms, water is an omnipresent force that shapes our environment. From inside the rocky crust to within every cell of living organisms, water permeates every corner of our planet. The sheer magnitude of Earth's water content is awe-inspiring, amounting to approximately 1.39 billion cubic kilometers (331 million cubic miles). Astonishingly, a staggering 96.5% resides in the global oceans alone. The remaining percentage is distributed among polar icecaps, glaciers, permanent snow, groundwater reservoirs, lakes, rivers, streams and soil systems. Even though only a minuscule fraction exists as atmospheric water vapor – less than one thousandth of 1% – its impact on Earth cannot be underestimated. Water vapor plays a vital role in shaping weather patterns and driving climate dynamics across continents as it travels around the globe. Moreover, this seemingly insignificant amount has significant implications as a potent greenhouse gas. As we gaze upon this remarkable image from space captured by Stocktrek Images' lens against a black background with no human presence in sight; we are reminded not only of how interconnected all life on Earth truly is but also how crucial it is for us to protect and preserve this precious resource for future generations.
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