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06

Dec

Past Dead Sea dry-up points to ominous futureAs surrounding nations use up the inflow to the Dead Sea, this salty lake is dropping fast, scientists warn.

Past Dead Sea dry-up points to ominous future
As surrounding nations use up the inflow to the Dead Sea, this salty lake is dropping fast, scientists warn.

18

Apr

NASA photos show Dead Sea dyingThanks to massive water-diversion and salt-evaporation projects, satellite images show how the ancient lake is gradually living up to its name.

NASA photos show Dead Sea dying
Thanks to massive water-diversion and salt-evaporation projects, satellite images show how the ancient lake is gradually living up to its name.

28

Sep

Dead Sea not so dead after allFreshwater sources and a ‘richness of species’ on the seafloor indicate a thriving ecosystem.

Dead Sea not so dead after all
Freshwater sources and a ‘richness of species’ on the seafloor indicate a thriving ecosystem.