THE CRA PERSPECTIVE • EARTH SCIENCE How Much Water Is There on Earth? Can our planet ever run out of water? Exploring Earth's enormous water reserves, the freshwater shortage and the future of humanity. Water is one of the most extraordinary and essential resources on our planet. Our planet is called the Blue Planet for a reason. Approximately 71% of Earth's surface is covered by water. But does that mean we have an unlimited supply of water for human survival? Look at the oceans, rivers, lakes, glaciers and countless streams across the world. Water seems almost endless. It falls as rain, flows through rivers, disappears into the ground, freezes into ice and rises into the atmosphere as water vapour. Yet billions of people experience water shortages. Some communities struggle to obtain safe drinking water, groundwater reserves are declining in several regions, and pollution is making important water sour...
For decades, the Bermuda Triangle—a stretch of ocean between Miami, Bermuda, and Puerto Rico—has captured the world’s imagination. Tales of vanished ships, disappearing aircraft, and mysterious phenomena have inspired countless books, documentaries, and conspiracy theories. From alien abductions to lost civilizations and time warps, the stories are as wild as they are intriguing. But modern science paints a far less supernatural—and far more fascinating—picture. Australian scientist Karl Kruszelnicki , along with research from the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and Lloyd’s of London , shows that the so-called "mystery" is rooted in natural causes and statistical reality. No More Dangerous Than Anywhere Else Contrary to popular belief, the Bermuda Triangle is not statistically more perilous than other busy ocean regions. Its location along a major shipping and flight corridor means it experiences a high traffic volume. Naturally, with more ...