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Where Did Earth's Water and Ammonia Come From?

Meteorites likely brought water here, but it didn't stick around until after our planet cooled off.

By Katie Bo Williams

Jul 23, 2015 5:00 AMNov 12, 2019 5:31 AM

Carbonaceous chondrites may have brought water to Earth. | Ernie Mastroianni/Discover

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