The name stems from Lorenz's suggestion that a massive storm might have its roots in the faraway flapping of a tiny butterfly's wings. Translated into mass culture, the butterfly effect has become a metaphor for the existence of seemingly insignificant moments that alter history and shape destinies.
Well, there are 33.814 fluid ounces in a liter. 33.814 fluid ounces weigh 35.274 ounces or 2.2046 pounds. There are 2000 pounds in a ton. so I get 907.186 liters per US ton.
How many gallons of water are in a metric ton? 1 US gallon = 3.78541178 liters. Only (!) if you mean pure water, then 1000 litres of water as a volume weigh 1 metric tonne.