Archive for August 24, 2017

Salt of the Earth: Dead Sea and Other Amazing Lakes

Salty lakes on our planet are not uncommon, although many of us think that there are much more freshwater ones. These lakes may look like small seas or as very modest ponds, but the size here is not the main thing. Each one has a unique ecosystem, and each one has its own mystery. They can be admired, they can get the right substances, they will help to improve health and tell about the past of the Earth. So, we represent TOP-9 amazing salt lakes.

Where do they come from? As a rule, the salt concentration in the inland reservoirs grows gradually, as the water evaporates. In this case, the source of salts can be both rocks and groundwater, but the main factor is a decrease in volume. This process can take thousands of years, but human intervention accelerates it at times. An example is the Aral Sea. If water is actively used by people for various needs, and its inflow decreases, the ordinary lake can dry up and become salty for several decades. The water in it is no longer suitable for drinking or fields irrigation. Lakes salinity is one of the pressing problems associated with the global water shortage. Read more