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The science behind the life and times of the Earth’s salt flats

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Researchers have characterized two different types of surface water in the hyperarid salars — or salt flats — that contain much of the world’s lithium deposits. This new characterization represents a leap forward in understanding how water moves through such basins, and will be key to minimizing the environmental impact on such sensitive, critical habitats.

Source: ScienceDaily.com