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
Did you know that lithium (Li) can change hands with iron oxides? Let's dive into how this happens and why it matters. In our vast world, weathering processes shape the climate. One way to track these processes is by looking at lithium isotopes. Scientists tend to focus on how Li sticks to or gets
You know how rivers are like veins, carrying water from one place to another? Well, dissolved inorganic carbon, or DIC, is a crucial part of this watery journey. DIC is basically carbon that's dissolved in water, and it plays a big role in the carbon cycle. Scientists studied two rivers in a big cit
