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Photo Contest – November 18, 2011
December 2, 2011
We received 19 responses to our 11/18/11 photo contest, and most correctly identified the location of our photo (show below) as the Dead Sea. The winner of the contest is Tom Whelans of Warrington, PA. Tom’s name was randomly selected from those who correctly responded. Special thanks to Michal Zvalova for sharing his amazing photographic talent with us!
Photo Contest 11/18/11 - Dead Sea - Photo by Michal Zvalova
The Dead Sea, also called the “Salt Sea”, is a salt lake bordering Jordan to the east and Israel and the West Bank to the west. It’s geographic claim to fame is that its surface and shores are 1,388 feet below sea level, the lowest elevation on the earth’s surface. However, it is probably most recognized for it’s extreme saltiness. With 33.7% salinity, it is one of the world’s saltiests bodies of water. This salinity makes floating effortless. It also makes for a harsh environment in which animals cannot flourish — hence its name.
Dead Sea Salt Cluster - Photo by Michal Zvalova
Effortless Floating on the Dead Sea - Photo by Michal Zvalova