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2 unusual facts about Iron Mountain Mine


Archaeal Richmond Mine acidophilic nanoorganisms

Archaeal Richmond Mine acidophilic nanoorganisms (ARMAN) were first discovered in an extremely acidic mine located in northern California (Iron Mountain Mine) by Brett Baker in Jill Banfield's laboratory at the University of California Berkeley.

Iron Mountain Mine

The low pH level and the heavy metal contamination from the mine have caused the virtual elimination of aquatic life in sections of Slickrock Creek, Boulder Creek, and Spring Creek.



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