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Why Rivers Flood But The Ocean Never Does: Unraveling The Mystery Of Water Levels

Why Rivers Flood But The Ocean Never Does: Unraveling The Mystery Of Water Levels

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News18•10-03-2026, 15:41

Why Rivers Flood But The Ocean Never Does: Unraveling The Mystery Of Water Levels

•Rivers flood due to their limited capacity, overflowing from heavy rainfall, melting snow, or reservoir releases.
•The sea covers 71% of Earth's surface and has an average depth of 3,688 meters, providing immense capacity.
•Its vastness allows it to easily absorb water from over 150,000 rivers without a significant rise in level.
•"Sea flooding" or "coastal flooding" is caused by storms, tsunamis, or tides, not an increase in the sea's overall water volume.
•Only 29% of Earth is land, with a mere 3-4% of the total surface considered habitable for humans.

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