Why does the theory of how earth was formed suggest that the earth was dry when it formed?

Answer 1

Jonathan Avila

It does not.

Instead, the theory holds that the Earth formed hot and molten and then eventually began to cool.

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Answer 2

Aaron Anderson

The theory suggests that the Earth was dry when it formed because the intense heat from the accretion process would have vaporized any water present. Additionally, volatile elements like water would have been expelled into space due to the high temperatures during Earth's formation.

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