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Why does the Dead Sea have such extreme salinity?
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Quick Answer
The Dead Sea is extremely salty because water flows in but has no outlet, so evaporation leaves salts behind. That makes it one of the saltiest bodies of water on Earth.
The Full Story
The Dead Sea lies in a closed basin between Jordan and Israel, and water reaches it mainly through the Jordan River and small runoff. Because there is no river outlet, water can leave only by evaporation in the hot, dry climate. As the water evaporates, dissolved minerals and salts remain behind and accumulate over time. Its salinity is far higher than the oceans, roughly 9 to 10 times saltier than seawater. The high density and salt content make swimming unusually buoyant.
Key Facts
1.The Dead Sea has no natural outlet
2.Its salinity is about 9–10 times ocean water
3.Evaporation concentrates salts over time
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