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Why Doesn't Ocean Water Seep Underground?

Original: Why Doesn't Ocean Water Seep Underground

A simple science question is drawing massive attention online: why ocean water doesn't simply seep into the ground along the world's coastlines. The answer lies in the way seawater actually does infiltrate coastal rock and sand in limited amounts, while dense sediments, pressure balances between fresh and salt water, and impermeable layers keep the oceans from draining into the crust. Viewers are engaging heavily with the explanation.

Why now: A clear explanation of a counterintuitive everyday science question is attracting unusually large audiences.

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