An orange tributary of Alaska's Kugororuk River Josh Koch, U.S. Geological Survey Some of the water samples had a pH of 2.3, compared to an average pH of 8 for rivers, which means the impacted ...

Rivers and streams in Alaska are changing color – from a clean, clear blue to a rusty orange – because of the toxic metals released by thawing permafrost, according to a new study.

Alaska's Rivers Are Turning Orange and No One Knows Why Published Dec 21, 2023 at 11:17 AM EST Updated Dec 21, 2023 at 12:02 PM EST . By . Khaleda ...

Rivers and streams in Alaska are changing color – from a clean, clear blue to a rusty orange – because of the toxic metals released by thawing permafrost, according to a new study.

Climate change is likely causing dozens of rivers in Alaska to flow orange, and it could be disastrous for the state, researchers say. May 24, 2024 More than 1 year ago 4 min ...

For the first time, scientists from across North America have formed a clear picture of Alaska's 'rusting' rivers and streams, tracking 75 areas in the remote Brooks Range that are flushed with ...

Dozens of once crystal-clear streams and rivers in Arctic Alaska are now running bright orange and cloudy—and in some cases, they may be becoming more acidic. This otherwise-undeveloped ...

Rivers and streams in Alaska are changing color – from a clean, clear blue to a rusty orange – because of the toxic metals released by thawing permafrost, according to a new study.

Alaska's Arctic rivers are home to a variety of fish that are "critical for subsistence, sport, and commercial fisheries," researchers wrote. Iron and other toxic metals in the water could ...