Ice dissolves iron faster than liquid water, offering explanation for Arctic's rusty rivers

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Sep 22, 2025, 8:54 am491 ptsHot
Ice can dissolve iron minerals more effectively than liquid water, according to a new study from Umeå University. The discovery could help explain why many Arctic rivers are now turning rusty orange as permafrost thaws in a warming climate.

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Ice dissolves iron faster than liquid water, offering explanation for Arctic's rusty rivers

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