Dead Sea

The lowest spot on dry land, the Dead Sea depression sinks 400 meters (1,300 feet) below sea level.

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NASA images created by Jesse Allen, Earth Observatory, using data provided courtesy of the NASA/GSFC/MITI/ERSDAC/JAROS, and U.S./Japan ASTER Science Team.

Published November 12, 2006
Data acquired May 22, 2006

Source:

Terra > ASTER