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A sinking feeling: The beautiful tragedy of Israel's Dead Sea

The Dead Sea's water levels have been on the decline and sinkholes have converged throughout the area. Why did this happen and can we stop it?

 The sinkholes at the Dead Sea have a wide range of colors.
The sinkholes at the Dead Sea have a wide range of colors.
(photo credit: LIAM FORBERG)
ByLIAM FORBERG
MARCH 11, 2023 12:50
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