Salt, Sand and Sea
by Esther Newman-Cohen
Title
Salt, Sand and Sea
Artist
Esther Newman-Cohen
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Painting - Unaltered Photograph
Description
How far does one have to descend to reach the Dead Sea? About 400 meters below sea level. How deep is this salty lake? Almost the same (in the northern section). The Dead Sea is the lowest point on earth in any land mass (417 meters below sea level, to be exact). The quantity of water that evaporates from it is greater than that which flows into it, such that this body of water has the highest concentration of salt in the world (340 grams per liter of water).
It is called the Dead Sea because its salinity prevents the existence of any life forms in the lake. That same salt, on the other hand, provides tremendous relief to the many ailing visitors who come here on a regular basis to benefit from its healing properties. The western shore (inside Israel�s borders) is dotted with organized beaches and bathing areas that provide convenient access to the water. The most fun is floating in the water and smearing mud all over!
This unaltered photograph was taken at the Dead Sea, Israel, Dec. 21, 2015.
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May 19th, 2016
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