The Dead Sea, the world's richest source of natural salts that continually builds by water evaporation.
It is a landlocked sea that borders Jordan and Israel.
How do the mineral salts build up? They're carried into the sea with the water from rivers and streams coming down off the mountains, but don't leave the sea because no rivers flow from it, and as the water evaporates at high rate (because of high temperatures) salts build up.
No life forms exist due to the high salinity, however the many different minerals found in the Dead Sea have given its waters the renowned therapeutic and healing qualities and its buoyancy.
You can float without even trying. "Surrounded by desert mountains, the sea is magically beautiful - like a mirage. The bottom is very rocky, so wear slippers and make sure all jewelry is real gold or silver, or it will corrode even if you are in the water for less than thirty minutes", source: A swim in the Dead Sea.
Header pic from flickr (click image).
8 comments:
Wow I loved these photos and the related info. I didn't know that is the spot of the lowest point on earth - how interesting. I'd love to visit there someday. This post reminded me of our trip to Iceland - where we soaked in The Blue Lagoon. Mmmm that was so nice.
Awww. That looks so nice. I'm ready to go to the beach and go swimming now. :)
We are pretty close to Boise. Only about 3 or 4 hours away, in Hermiston, Oregon. We love going down to the dam to walk around the trails. Such a fun place to take the kiddos. Thanks for visiting me. Beth
so beautiful. the salt crystal formations are amazing.
I wish I could go there and float right now!
I so wanna go to that resort & spa, but since I'm broke, I may just have to try your sea salt bath in my new tub :)
-marie
Oh that sounds so wonderful! What a very interesting post!!
thanks, -susan
Ummmm. Heavenly. Like your sea tour idea!
hee hee -- that is a photo of me floating in the Dead Sea! (I'm not kidding) :-)
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