Satellite comparison

The Dead Sea Is Disappearing

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Satellite image of the Dead Sea in 2020
Satellite image of the Dead Sea in 1984
1984
2020
Retreating shoreline Lower water levels have exposed former lakebed along the western shore.
Newly exposed lakebed Land visible here was covered by water in the older image.
Changing channel Lower water levels have reduced the width of the channel connecting the two basins.

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