In the middle of the Dead Sea, there is an island as white as snow, containing a miracle that makes the whole world wonder

For a long time, the Dead Sea is still considered one of the most popular tourist attractions in Israel. Not only tourists, even scientists are always curious about strange phenomena happening in this place.

The Dead Sea is called “the navel of the earth” because it is 417 m below sea level

In the middle of the Dead Sea there is a small island that people often call Salt Island. What makes this island even more famous is that there is a tree that still stands there despite the harshness that nature brings.

Let’s find out why in a place called “dead”, there is such a wonderful life?

Dead Sea – unique sea in the world

The Dead Sea is actually the deepest super salty lake in the world, with a salinity of 34.2% (measured in 2010), separating Israel and the West Bank of Jordan.

The surface of the Dead Sea is located 430m below sea level. The Dead Sea is 76km long, 18km wide at its widest and 400m deep at its deepest. Its temperature ranges from 19 degrees Celsius to 37 degrees Celsius.

The water in the Dead Sea is extremely salty, and other than microorganisms, no other animals can live. That is also why people call it the Dead Sea (English name is Dead Sea).

Dead Sea water contains about 21 minerals, including magnesium, calcium, bromine and potassium. Twelve of these minerals are not found in other seas or oceans, and some of them have been reported to have an effect on relaxation, skin care, skin problems, system functioning. circulation and help relieve rheumatism as well as metabolic disorders.

Therefore, the Dead Sea has a special attraction for tourists around the world. Unable to relax, tourists also come here to treat diseases, especially skin diseases because of the high salt concentration.

Salt Island – miracles from human hands?

Located in the heart of the Dead Sea, Salt Island is a small, pure white island surrounded by turquoise water creating a breathtaking sight.

But the highlight on this island is the presence of a small tree. When coming here, everyone wonders why the tree can exist in a place where no other living thing can live?!

The tree is rooted down through the thick salt layer of the island, the trunk has many branches and a few buds. This miracle is attributed to the caring hand of a local man. This person understood the principle and provided the necessary nutrients for the existence of the tree. Specifically, he often canoe out to Salt Island every day and bring minerals to water the plants.

To reach Salt Island, visitors must swim for at least 20 minutes. However, this is not as easy as it seems. The high salinity of the water here makes the body float on its own, preventing smooth movement of the arms and legs, and swimming here requires a great deal of effort and physical strength.

Some people who have experience swimming in the Dead Sea share that, if you want to swim to the island, you must try to keep lying on your back, keeping your back straight. Do not work hard to swim forward because this action does not work, but only makes you more tired, quickly exhausted.

Besides, you need to be careful not to get salt water in your eyes. Make gentle movements, move slowly without rushing.

Many tourists are interested in Salt Island and the tree on the island, so they have to find a place to admire and take pictures.

Source: Compilation