Why the Ocean Is Salty ·
Geochemistry
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Salinity
≈ 35‰
Balance
river + seafloor
phase
—
Na⁺ (weathering)
Cl⁻ (vents / degassing)
H₂O vapor (out)
Rivers
Hydrothermal vents
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