Dead Sea is the saltiest body of water in the world. It is the only sea on earth which has no plant or animal life. It is, therefore, appropriately called Dead Sea. It is a saline lake situated between Jordan and Israel. This lake is 77 km long and its breadth ranges from 5 to 18 kilometers. The Dead Sea is nine times saltier than Pacific Ocean. Dead Sea is lower than the sea level by 396 meters. No river originates from this sea. The Jordan River and some small canals end up in this sea.
The salt content and soluble minerals are brought by these rivers and canals into the sea. It would be surprising to know that Dead Sea’s salt content goes on increasing. Due to the presence of large quantities of salt and other poisonous materials no living being can survive in this sea. Hence fish and other aquatic animals of the Jordan River die as soon as they enter the water of this sea. The Dead Sea is a pleasant spot for swimming. Its extreme salt content enables the people to float with ease. The saltiness provides great buoyancy.
The salt content and soluble minerals are brought by these rivers and canals into the sea. It would be surprising to know that Dead Sea’s salt content goes on increasing. Due to the presence of large quantities of salt and other poisonous materials no living being can survive in this sea. Hence fish and other aquatic animals of the Jordan River die as soon as they enter the water of this sea. The Dead Sea is a pleasant spot for swimming. Its extreme salt content enables the people to float with ease. The saltiness provides great buoyancy.
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