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Dec 29 2025ENVIRONMENT

Fluoride in River Water: What's Happening in Argentina's Mountains?

In Argentina's Sierras de Ambato, rivers flowing through granite mountains carry high levels of fluoride. This fluoride comes from the breakdown of minerals in the rocks and sediments. The main culprits are micas, which are minerals rich in fluoride. When these micas weather, they release fluoride i

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