(MULTI) What If We Pour Other Planets' Water on Earth

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What would happen if we stole water from other planets and dumped it on Earth? Would we flood instantly, grow alien fish, or unlock cosmic chaos? This video explores the wild, weird, and science-backed possibilities of mixing extraterrestrial H₂O with our oceans. From Mars' salty ice to Europa’s hidden seas, the universe might be wetter than we thought—and Earth might not be ready for it. Dive in (pun intended) and find out how a few gallons from space could rewrite Earth’s future.   #brightside   Animation is created by Bright Side.  ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Music from TheSoul Sound: https://thesoul-sound.com/   Listen to Bright Side on:  Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0hUkPxD34jRLrMrJux4VxV Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/idhttps-podcasts-apple-com-podcast-bright-side/id1554898078 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Our Social Media: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/brightside/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/brightside.official/ Tik Tok - https://www.tiktok.com/@brightside.official?lang=en Snapchat - https://www.snapchat.com/p/c6a1e38a-bff1-4a40-9731-2c8234ccb19f/1866144599336960  Stock materials (photos, footages and other):  https://www.depositphotos.com  https://www.shutterstock.com  https://www.eastnews.ru  ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For more videos and articles visit: http://www.brightside.me

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00:00Imagine if we could bring water from other space bodies in our solar system to Earth.

00:05We know that each planet, and even moons in our system, have their own unique flavor of water.

00:11So what would happen if we drained them all? Let's see!

00:15First up, we have Mars.

00:17The red planet might not have beach resorts like Earth, but it's got something special – frozen water.

00:23Up at the tippy-top and down at the bottom of Mars, there are these awesome icy hats called polar ice caps.

00:30The northern cap is made of water and carbon dioxide.

00:33The southern cap is a bit fancier because it's mostly made of water ice.

00:37If Mars had its own polar bears, they would feel right at home there.

00:42In the winter, it gets even bigger as more stuff freezes onto it.

00:46And during Mars' summertime, these ice caps get a bit smaller, with some ice turning into gas.

00:52And don't forget about the frozen water hiding in the ground.

00:56Mars might look all rocky and dusty, but it's also got pockets of frozen water beneath the surface.

01:03So what if we took all this frozen Martian water and poured it onto Earth?

01:08Well, there would be some twists.

01:10Martian water is a bit different from Earth's.

01:13It has extra deuterium ice cubes inside.

01:16Deuterium is a cousin of regular hydrogen.

01:19It's a bit heavier and has an extra little buddy in its nucleus.

01:22And here's the thing.

01:25Earth life, including plants, animals, and aquatic critters, has evolved to love our hydrogen-rich water.

01:32Martian water's extra deuterium might be like giving them a different kind of drink they're not used to.

01:39Plants might change and start behaving in unexpected ways, as well as animals and fish.

01:44Plants might find Martian water a bit heavy to sip, like drinking a super-thick milkshake instead of a refreshing smoothie.

01:52Some might grow taller and stronger, while others might need a bit of time to get used to the new taste.

01:58As for animals, things get a bit more mysterious here.

02:02The effects would vary and depend on many factors.

02:05They might start behaving differently, eating different things in different amounts, becoming less or more energetic, and so on.

02:12High deuterium water might also influence the growth and development of animals.

02:16And they could catch many different infections and diseases.

02:20Same for fish and aquatic life?

02:23The metabolic processes of fish might change a lot, maybe even slow down or be less efficient.

02:29They could also catch a lot of health issues and imbalance.

02:33Possibly, the entire ecosystem would have to adjust to the new water.

02:38It's hard to say for sure, since we never tested anything like that, but it wouldn't be very pleasant for fish.

02:45Introducing Martian water on Earth would be a huge experiment.

02:49Our Earth is a delicate dance of ecosystems, so it would be like throwing a ball into a well-organized anthill.

02:56But Mars isn't the only celestial body in our solar system that has water.

03:01We also found some on the planet's moons.

03:04For example, on Europa, one of Jupiter's many satellites.

03:08Europa might look like a plain old ice ball on the outside.

03:12But underneath that icy crust, there's a hidden ocean that's more mysterious than a treasure map.

03:18But this ocean wouldn't be your ordinary swim spot.

03:21It's super cold, covered with lots of ice.

03:24However, even though it's freezing, scientists believe it might be able to stay liquid because of something called tidal heating.

03:32Tidal heating is what happens when one object in space gets all cuddly with another object.

03:38For example, if the moon is hanging out around a planet, the planet's gravity pulls on the moon, making it stretch and squish a little bit.

03:46And that's where the heat comes from.

03:48When you stretch and squish like that, it takes a bit of effort.

03:52It creates friction and heat inside the moon.

03:55And that's why the ocean itself doesn't turn into a gigantic ice block.

04:00In our case, it's because Europa is getting tugged and pulled by Jupiter with its enormous gravity.

04:06What's even more exciting is that this ocean could be a place for extraterrestrial life to hang out.

04:12We know that there are some bacteria that don't care about all these crazy temperatures.

04:17So, if there's water, there might be some life.

04:21But that's just a possibility.

04:24Another moon with a cold ocean is Enceladus, one of Saturn's satellites.

04:28This little moon is impressive.

04:30It got a dazzling, icy outfit that reflects sunlight like a space disco ball.

04:36Now, imagine you're walking on Enceladus, and suddenly, whoosh!

04:40Water vapors shoot out of the ground like a geyser at a water park.

04:43These icy geysers are like nature's super soakers, and they're shooting water and ice crystals way up high into space.

04:51Some of them make a beautiful ring around Saturn called the E-ring, like a shiny bracelet made of frozen water.

04:58And we found more than 100 of them on Enceladus.

05:02You might be wondering, where's all this water coming from?

05:05Well, just like with Europa, beneath Enceladus' icy crust, there's a hidden ocean.

05:10This ocean is so deep that you could stack a bunch of skyscrapers on top of each other, and it still wouldn't reach the bottom.

05:18Anyway, let's go back to our wild idea, bringing water from the secret oceans of Europa and Enceladus right here to Earth.

05:26If we did that, we would create some chaos.

05:29These extraterrestrial waters have their own unique flavors, incompatible with our oceans.

05:35Europa's ocean water could be a bit salty with extra minerals, like a fancy spa water that's great for your skin.

05:42Enceladus' geyser water could be super sparkling, with some salt as well.

05:47That doesn't sound too bad, right?

05:49However, we're still not sure what else might be in that water.

05:53So, just like with Martian water, our marine life might start doing the water cha-cha with these new ingredients.

06:01Some species might find the new waters extra tasty and thrive, while others could have a much less pleasant time.

06:08Before we know the effects for sure, we need to study both moons in more detail.

06:13But all these celestial bodies have Earth-like water.

06:16What about, for example, another Saturn moon, Titan?

06:20Titan is a whole new world of seas and lakes, but not the kind you'd find on Earth.

06:26These lakes are filled with ethane and methane.

06:29They're made of hydrocarbons, like the stuff in your car's gas tank.

06:32Yes, exactly.

06:34These lakes are precious pools of fuel.

06:37And Titan's got way more of this fuel than Earth has oil and gas combined.

06:41They could also have a pinch of propane, and even a sprinkle of other things, like hydrogen cyanide.

06:48Not a cocktail you'd want to drink.

06:50And they're also incredibly cold.

06:53Rain made of ethylene may erode the land and create underground caves.

06:57Oh, and Titan's lakes could have bubbles.

07:00It's like bubbles in your drink, but on a whole moon-sized level.

07:04These bubbles might be filled with nitrogen gas, and they could burst out like fireworks in the lakes.

07:09And when the bubbles pop, they might shape Titan's river deltas.

07:14As you can imagine, it's not the best liquid to bring to Earth.

07:18Our lakes and oceans would turn into exotic pools of hydrocarbons.

07:22Imagine lakes that don't ripple like water, but instead shimmer like liquid fuel.

07:27We'd have to find ways to adapt to this completely unfamiliar environment.

07:32Also, the hydrocarbons in Titan's lakes could solidify and turn into ice under Earth's different conditions.

07:38Imagine seeing chunks of icebergs floating on what used to be our oceans.

07:43Our boats might have to be redesigned to navigate through these icebergs.

07:48Also, rain wouldn't be water, and the winds would be much stronger than we're used to.

07:53Our cities, buildings, and infrastructure might have a tough time dealing with these extreme conditions.

07:59Not to mention the fact that this entire operation would really disrupt our ecosystems.

08:04What would happen to them is very unpredictable, but it wouldn't be good.

08:10We must remember, Earth's been perfecting its water mix for billions of years.

08:14Playing around with that mix could be like playing with a volcano.

08:18So let's appreciate and treasure our perfect Earth with its perfect water.

08:23I'll drink to that.

08:25That's it for today.

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