Wildfires can turn harmless minerals in soils into contaminants, research shows
Phys.org • 12/12/2025 • Last cited 12/14/2025
Summary
Research indicates that wildfires can transform harmless soil minerals into toxic heavy metals, which may eventually contaminate groundwater (Phys.org). This finding highlights the potential environmental impact of wildfires beyond immediate destruction.
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