Which way is the Dead Sea heading? Will the tourism industry survive rising waters in the south?
Although the Dead Sea is suffering a severe lack of water in its northern portion, the southern basin, where lucrative mineral extraction industries and most of the lake’s hotels and health spas are located, is suffering from a different kind of water problem altogether. According to a recent article published in the health and environment section of the Jerusalem Post , the Dead Sea’s southern portion is now in danger due to too much water being “pushed up” by layers of salt accumulations underneath that is forming at a rate of nearly 20 cm per year. Rising natural wonder Located at more than 1,400 feet below sea level, the Dead Sea is one of the earth’s truly natural wonders and is among 28 finalist locations being voted on in the New World 7 Wonders of Nature competition. But despite efforts being made to save the Dead Sea, including such measures as plans to build a seawater conduit from the Gulf of Aqaba/Eilat to the world’s lowest and saltiest lake, the new danger being caused by
