When Was the Water Cycle Discovered?

When Was The Water Cycle Discovered?

The first published thinker to assert that rainfall alone was sufficient for the maintenance of rivers was Bernard Palissy (1580 CE), who is often credited as the “discoverer” of the modern theory of the water cycle.

When was water cycle invented?

The Earth’s water cycle began about 3.8 billion years ago when rain fell on a cooling Earth, forming the oceans.
James H. Sterling

James H. Sterling

Environmental Science & Climate Journalist

James Sterling reports on renewable energy developments, climate policy, ecological conservation, and green tech innovations around the globe.