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How much of Earth atmosphere consists of condensed phases?
What is the breakdown of these condensed phases between those that condense in atmosphere (water) and those that do not (rock)?
The total amount of water in Earth atmosphere is quoted as a 25 mm layer on average - total of about 13 000 km3. But this is total water, including vapour. What is the total amount of condensed water in atmosphere? How much of it is liquid, how much solid?
What is the breakdown of these condensed phases between those that condense in atmosphere (water) and those that do not (rock)?
The total amount of water in Earth atmosphere is quoted as a 25 mm layer on average - total of about 13 000 km3. But this is total water, including vapour. What is the total amount of condensed water in atmosphere? How much of it is liquid, how much solid?