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The dying Dead Sea

Levels falling precipitously as rivers are diverted.
In the last 40 years, the water level of this biblical landmark has dropped by more than 262 feet.
Thus, the lowest point on earth keeps getting lower, mostly because 90 percent of the rivers that feed this body of water is being diverted to farmland, hydroelectric projects and cities.




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- 412. m' below sea level ( correct to 01/26/1999 ) - 420.47 m' below sea level ( correct to 12/31/2007 ) - 421.21 m' below sea level ( correct to 05/29/2008 ) - 421.38 m' below sea level ( correct to 06/30/2008 )
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Marcos García 13-Sep-2008 11:36
Outstanding series. Perfect execution. V
Steve Morris 11-Sep-2008 19:20
Terrific documentary graphically shown in these beautiful photos designed to tug at the heart strings. Impressive work!! BV
Azlin Ahmad 09-Sep-2008 10:23
A great collection of photos. It's a pity about the devasatation of this natural wonder.
Frank 09-Sep-2008 05:32
The recession of the waters of this sea may not be so bad. The edge of the Dead Sea covers an area that was covered with tar pits. Biblical accounts say that a fleeing army fell into these tar pits, chariots and all.

Thus with the receding waters, a search can be made for these tar pits and someone can see if there are any artifacts in them ... it would be interesting ... I am curious and will stay tuned
Derek Daniel 08-Sep-2008 23:14
Beautiful Gallery! Voted!
Gonzalo Garcia de Viedma 08-Sep-2008 21:58
Stunning images ! V
Marcia Rules 08-Sep-2008 15:04
I second what Naret said...V
Naret Visesvongsa 08-Sep-2008 07:22
Nice work and interesting pictures. V
Tim Reisdorf 08-Sep-2008 03:38
very nice work... interesting photos..
Fernando Conde 06-Sep-2008 17:03
Grat gallery!
Bill vander Sluys 05-Sep-2008 00:48
great photo story, well done. V
Paul L-R 04-Sep-2008 16:44
A superbly illustrated story that rightfully questions the way we occupy our natural habitat. V
Kees Terberg 04-Sep-2008 15:38
Stunning shots, each and every one of them. A gallery that is well worth a visit and images that are pleasure to view. The story might be harsh and unpleasant but the quality of each shot is superb. Compositionally and technically they are all gems.
Mihai 04-Sep-2008 12:03
Superb gallery ! V
emmanuel_fr 04-Sep-2008 09:59
Very beautifuls pictures for this very important problem! Vote.
Nikhil Bahl 04-Sep-2008 04:36
You captured a story here. Well done. v
sean jones nyc 03-Sep-2008 20:15
excellent job of telling this sad, sad story. V
Peter Stubley 03-Sep-2008 13:58
Superb photoessay. Very striking and expressive images. V.
kyoung k kim 03-Sep-2008 02:20
Great gallery and wonderful images~!V
Sebastien Rousseau 03-Sep-2008 01:42
Des images a coupé le souffle! Bravo! V
Tomasz Dziubinski Photography 02-Sep-2008 21:25
Great gallery, excellent and very nice images, Voted.
Lee 02-Sep-2008 20:07
Super Gallery! Sad subject well presented.
Gilles Navet 02-Sep-2008 16:09
Art of composition and details of landscape.
Some impressive captures
V
Gilles
Sandi Whitteker 02-Sep-2008 13:15
So much of interest here. Great shots. Hope this famous geologic location can be preserved.
Zoltán Balogh 02-Sep-2008 07:53
Great work with shocking pictures of this land! Congratulations and thanks for sharing! V
Nick Arena 02-Sep-2008 07:37
Fantastic gallery.! some wonderful work..V
Marc Demoulin 01-Sep-2008 10:52
Touching indictment. Must be seen. Impressive work. V
Marc
Vladimir Babkin 31-Aug-2008 15:41
Exellent work.V
Matylda Lempel-Chareza Photography 30-Aug-2008 17:37
superb,vote
Luca Scandella 30-Aug-2008 11:38
spectacular gallery. Voted!
Shawn Kraus 29-Aug-2008 17:27
An amazing photographic representation of how our world wide water resourse is being depleted. You have captured the essence of a travesty. Thank you for sharing this wonderful gallery with the rest of us. Vote!
--Shawn
Bill Warren 27-Aug-2008 18:27
Powerful images of dried water land in the dead sea. Vote
Jean-Luc Rollier 03-Aug-2008 17:27
Outstanding reportage! Very interesting subject and pictures. JL V
John Amato 03-Aug-2008 17:23
Very good documentation. What to do? Thank you. V
Dehl 03-Aug-2008 03:29
Absolutely stunning. BV
Petros Labrakos 04-Jun-2008 08:56
exceptional collection!
compliments
(V)
Serena Bowles 02-Jun-2008 18:35
Stunning gallery V
Israel Fichman 02-Jun-2008 04:25
Very impressive gallery. V
Steve Bailey 01-Jun-2008 08:33
Important documentary.............thanks for bringing it to the worlds attention
u2fans 11-Apr-2008 06:48
Great gallery... I wish I was there to take pics with you.
Eric Herbelin 23-Feb-2008 15:30
an excellent and very important job!
Patricia Cannaerts 11-Jan-2008 08:02
Great gallery!
Türker 07-Jan-2008 10:23
süper foto...
John Amato 13-Dec-2007 07:49
Thank you posting this. V
olivier bruning 24-Nov-2007 05:32
a great series but a sad story...! V
patrickjoust 10-Nov-2007 21:43
Excellent gallery!
longbachnguyen 19-Oct-2007 19:26
Great presentation with beautiful pictures on the subject.
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