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How Much Water Is in the Atmosphere?

Updated: Jun 04, 2024
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The Earth's atmosphere does not contain a large amount of water. Its estimated volume of water is about 3,100 cubic miles (12,900 cubic kilometers), which is roughly just 0.001% of all of the water on Earth. In fact, if all of the water in the atmosphere was released at one time, it would equal only about 1 inch (2.54 cm) of the world's oceans' depth. The atmosphere’s function with water is more transportation rather than storage. As water evaporates, it converts to vapor, which then moves into the atmosphere. Once there, the vapor condenses into clouds, which then release the water as precipitation to get back to the Earth’s surface.

More about water in the atmosphere:

  • About 90% of all of the atmosphere’s water is from evaporation from bodies of water, and the other 10% is released by plants.

  • Water molecules spend an average of 10 days in the clouds before being released as precipitation.

  • A large oak tree can release as much as 40,000 gallons (151,000 liters) of water into the air in one year.

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Allison Boelcke, a digital marketing manager and freelance writer, helps businesses create compelling content to connect with their target markets and drive results. With a degree in English, she combines her writing skills with marketing expertise to craft engaging content that gets noticed and leads to website traffic and conversions. Her ability to understand and connect with target audiences makes her a valuable asset to any content creation team.
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