How Earth Accumuated Water (IMAGE) Arizona State University Caption How Earth accumuated water, Step 1: Dust and gas collect into embryo bodies with a water content similar to asteroids today. (This is the first of six frames showing the process described in the release. To get copies of all six, contact Robert.Burnham@asu.edu) Credit J. Wu, S. Desch/Arizona State University Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.