7 Mind-Blowing Fun Facts About Earth You Never Knew
By Jasreet Kaur28, Jul 2024 06:00 PMjagranjosh.com
Mind blowing facts
Earth is full of wonders and surprising details. Tap to read about surprising and fun facts about our planet that you might not know.
70% of Earth's surface is covered in water
Most of it is in oceans. Only 3% is freshwater, and two-thirds of that is frozen in glaciers and polar ice caps.
Earth is not a perfect sphere
It's slightly flattened at the poles. This shape is called an oblate spheroid, caused by the planet's rotation.
Earth's atmosphere
Earth's atmosphere extends about 10,000 km above the surface. The atmosphere is made up of layers with different properties and functions, protecting life on Earth.
There are over 1,500 active volcanoes
Most are located along the Pacific Ring of Fire. Volcanic activity shapes our landscape and influences the climate through ash and gas emissions.
Earth's magnetic field protects us from solar radiation
It creates the beautiful auroras near the poles by deflecting charged particles from the sun.
Great Barrier Reef
Visible from space. It spans over 2,300 kilometers (1,430 miles) and is home to a diverse array of marine life.
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