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763 Earth was born dry until a cosmic collision made it a blue planet

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ScienceDaily · 09/29/2025 03:39 EDT

Scientists have shown that Earth’s basic chemistry solidified within just three million years of the Solar System’s formation. Initially, the planet was barren and inhospitable, missing water and carbon compounds. A colossal collision with Theia likely changed everything, bringing the essential ingredients for life. The study highlights that habitability may hinge on rare chance events.

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