Unveiling Hidden Science: 5 Rare Phenomena of Earth and Space
The Underground Ocean Beneath Earth's Mantle
In 2014, scientists confirmed the existence of a massive underground water reservoir 400 miles
beneath Earth's surface. Stored within a mineral called ringwoodite, this reservoir could hold three
times more water than all of Earth's oceans combined.
Lightning as a Source of Antimatter
Terrestrial Gamma-ray Flashes (TGFs), discovered during thunderstorms, are so powerful they can
produce positrons-antimatter particles.
Earth Has More Trees Than Stars in the Milky Way
Earth has about 3 trillion trees, compared to 100-400 billion stars in the Milky Way, according to a
Yale University study.
Earth's Core Is as Hot as the Surface of the Sun
The core of our planet reaches temperatures of approximately 5,400°C, matching the surface heat
of the Sun.
The Mysterious Smell of Space
Astronauts report that space smells like burnt steak or welding fumes due to atomic oxygen and
high-energy particles.