The discussion centers on the question of why Earth's oceans have not been absorbed or leaked into the ground over the past 4.5 billion years, despite ongoing tectonic activity. Key points include the stability of the Earth's crust and the mechanisms that prevent water from being absorbed into the mantle. The thread has been closed and merged with an older discussion on the same topic, indicating that this is a recurring question within the community.
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