Scientists have long been puzzled by the existence of a secret ocean of this nature, with many researchers estimating that water molecules exist in a state of matter beyond human understanding. According to recently published documentation of the discovery, water stored within mantle rocks exists in a spongy state, defying conventional understanding of fundamental solids, liquids, and gases.
This sponge-like property is due to ringwoodite’s soaking ability, which crystallizes hydrogen into a series of porous minerals that trap water inside.