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Why Is The Ocean Salty? Science Explained
Here’s the secret: the ocean didn’t start out salty. It was fresh, just like rain. Over millions of years, rain falls on land and washes tiny bits of rock into rivers. These minerals—mostly salt—dissolve into the water as it flows toward the sea. No Way Out So every day, more salt accumulates, but the water escapes only as vapor. It’s been happening for billions of years. Now you know! Follow for more daily science facts.
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Here’s the secret: the ocean didn’t start out salty. It was fresh, just like rain. Over millions of years, rain falls on land and washes tiny bits of rock into rivers. These minerals—mostly salt—dissolve into the water as it flows toward the sea. No Way Out So every day, more salt accumulates, but the water escapes only as vapor. It’s been happening for billions of years. Now you know! Follow for more daily science facts.
