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An ocean of magma formed early in Earth's history and it may still influence our planet today, study finds

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Evidence suggests a deep magma ocean formed in Earth 's early history.

The findings could have major implications for how researchers understand Earth 's history.

Remnants of this deep ocean could still exist today in the mantle.

It could explain odd anomalies seen in the deep mantle today .

Stephanie is a freelancer based in Denver , Colorado , and regularly contributes to Scientific American and The Monitor .

Stephanie received a bachelor's degree in psychology from the University of South Carolina .

She was previously a senior writer for Live Science but is now a freelance writer based in Colorado .

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