The LIFE of the DEAD SEA

Niemi et al detail the history of Dead Sea, the lowest continental depression on the face of the earth. It is believed that millions of years ago, seismic forces where two tectonic plates come together formed the Great Rift Valley, in which Dead Sea was created in it million years later. Furthermore...

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Published in:	The Biblical archaeology review Vol. 34; no. 1; p. 35
Main Authors:	Niemi, Tina M, Singer, Suzanne F, Resig, Dorothy D, Raz, Eli
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Washington Biblical Archaeology Society 01-01-2008
Subjects:	Geography Geology History Mental depression Oceans Sea level Dead Sea
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Summary:	Niemi et al detail the history of Dead Sea, the lowest continental depression on the face of the earth. It is believed that millions of years ago, seismic forces where two tectonic plates come together formed the Great Rift Valley, in which Dead Sea was created in it million years later. Furthermore, they talk about the imperiled life of Dead Sea, in which they reveal that sea's levels continue to fall rapidly as the sweet water flowing into it is used to feed the growing demand of a growing population. However, geochemical analyses provide an estimate on how much lower the Dead Sea can fall. Limits of evaporation due to increased water density indicate that the level of the Dead Sea may not be able to drop below 1,670 to 1,740 feet below sea level, which should put a stop to the lowering in about another 300 feet.
ISSN:	0098-9444