Amazing and Fascinating Facts About Earth
The Earth is the only known planet with liquid water on its surface.
Earth’s equator is slightly flattened due to its rotation.
The deepest point on Earth is the Mariana Trench, reaching a depth of 36,070 feet.
The Earth’s atmosphere extends about 10,000 kilometers into space.
Earth’s rotation is gradually slowing down by approximately 17 milliseconds per hundred years.
The Earth is about 4.5 billion years old.
The Earth has undergone five mass extinctions in its history.
70% of Earth’s surface is covered by water.
Earth’s magnetic field protects us from harmful solar radiation.
The Earth’s core is hotter than the surface of the sun.
The highest recorded temperature on Earth was 134 degrees Fahrenheit in Death Valley, California.
The lowest recorded temperature on Earth was minus 128.6 degrees Fahrenheit in Antarctica.
The Great Barrier Reef in Australia is the largest living structure on Earth.
Earth is the densest planet in our solar system.
Earth is the only planet not named after a Greek or Roman god or goddess.
About 80% of Earth’s animals are insects.
There are more than 7,000 languages spoken on Earth today.
Mount Everest, the tallest mountain, continues to grow at a rate of about 4 millimeters per year.
The Earth has one moon, which is the fifth-largest moon in the solar system.
The longest mountain range on Earth is the Mid-Atlantic Ridge.
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Earth is the only planet known to have plate tectonics.
Approximately one million Earths could fit inside the sun.
Earth’s rotation is responsible for the cycle of day and night.
The Earth’s magnetic field is slowly switching its polarity.
The Earth has experienced multiple ice ages throughout its history.
The ozone layer protects the Earth from harmful ultraviolet radiation.
The Earth’s largest living organism is a fungus in Oregon that covers over 2,200 acres.
The Earth’s oldest living organism is a Bristlecone Pine tree in California, estimated to be over 5,000 years old.
Over 500,000 earthquakes occur on Earth each year, but most are too small to be felt.
The Earth’s atmosphere is composed of 78% nitrogen, 21% oxygen, and trace amounts of other gases.
The speediest winds on Earth occur in tornadoes, reaching speeds over 300 miles per hour.
Earth’s rotation is gradually causing days to become longer, but at a very slow rate.
The human population on Earth reached 7 billion in 20
Earth’s tallest waterfall is Angel Falls in Venezuela, measuring 3,212 feet.
The Earth’s rotation causes the bulge at the equator and flattening at the poles.
The Earth has approximately 1.4 million identified species of animals, and scientists estimate there could be millions more undiscovered.
The Earth’s largest desert is the Antarctic Desert, covering around 5.5 million square miles.
The Earth has more than 10,000 species of birds.
The deepest lake on Earth is Lake Baikal in Russia, reaching depths of over 5,000 feet.
The Earth’s largest hot desert is the Sahara Desert, covering around 3.6 million square miles.
Earth’s magnetic north pole is constantly shifting and has moved from Canada to the Arctic Ocean over the past century.
The Earth’s atmosphere contains enough oxygen for humans and other animals to breathe comfortably.
Earth rotates counterclockwise when viewed from above the North Pole.
The Earth’s annual orbit around the sun is elliptical, causing variations in the distance between the Earth and the sun throughout the year.
The Earth’s axis is tilted at an angle of approximately 23.5 degrees, causing the changing seasons.