Dead Sea
Since 1930, when its surface was 1,050 km² (410 sq mi) and its level was 390 m (1,280 ft) below sea level, the Dead Sea has been monitored continuously.
Year
Water level (m)
Surface (km2)
1930
−390
1050
1980
−400
680
1992
−407
675
1997
−411
670
2004
−417
662
2010
−423
655
2016
−430.5
605
Its surface and shores are 430.5 metres (1,412 ft) below sea level, Earth's lowest elevation on land.
Its surface and shores are 430.5 metres below sea level, Earth's lowest elevation on land.
Dead Sea's surface and shores are 430.5 metres below sea level, Earth's lowest elevation on land.
Dead Sea's surface and shores are 430.5 metres below sea level, Earth's lowest elevation on land.
Dead Sea's surface and shores are 430.5 metres below sea level, Earth's lowest elevation on land.
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