A viral post revealing a rarely seen angle of the Earth, predominantly showcasing its water-covered surface, has captivated and alarmed social media users. The image emphasizes that 89% of this 'oceanic hemisphere' is ocean, with very little land visible, leading to humorous reactions about Earth's identity as primarily a water planet. The Pacific Ocean, the largest of all, covers a stunning 63 million square miles and contains more than half of Earth's free water. Although some small land areas can be identified, they are overshadowed by the vast ocean expanse.
"This strange view of a planet seemingly devoid of any land has sent social media into a frenzy, with one commenter writing: 'This is scary'."
"Presented with a baffling view of this side of the 'blue planet', one commenter joked: 'Earth should actually be called water.'"
"In the so-called 'oceanic hemisphere', the side of the planet which has the most water, 89 per cent of the surface is covered by ocean and only 11 per cent by land."
"The Pacific covers a jaw-dropping 63 million square miles and contains more than half of Earth's 'free' water - water that isn't bound to minerals in rocks."
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