The Dead Sea is rapidly shrinking, causing sinkholes and beach closures, due to industrial use and climate change.

The Dead Sea, a major tourist destination, is shrinking rapidly due to industrial use and climate change, causing dangerous sinkholes and closing beaches for five years. Water levels have dropped over one meter annually since the 1960s due to river diversions and mineral extraction. Regional conflicts hinder cooperation needed to address the crisis, but solutions like desalination and canals are being considered.

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