Unique Mineral Chimneys in Dead Sea

Researchers discovered unique mineral chimneys on the Dead Sea floor, reaching up to 7 meters high and forming through rapid halite crystallization as salty groundwater interacts with the Dead Sea brine. The shrinking Dead Sea, losing about 1 meter annually, exacerbates environmental challenges for Israel, Jordan, and Palestine, including thousands of sinkholes posing risks to lives and infrastructure. These chimneys could help predict sinkhole-prone areas. Researchers suggest using autonomous sonar systems for mapping vulnerable regions, offering insights into groundwater trends and advancing predictive technologies to manage this dynamic environment effectively.

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