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The Salton Sea (Paperback)
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The Salton Sea (Paperback)
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List price R657
Loot Price R549
Discovery Miles 5 490
You Save R108 (16%)
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The Salton Sea was an accident of man created when heavy rainfall
caused the Rio Colorado to swell and breach an Imperial Valley dike
in 1905. For two years, water flowed into the Salton Sink and
ancient Lake Cahuilla. Today, the sea is 227 feet below sea level,
covers approximately 376 square miles, and is California's largest
lake. During the early 1900s, it became an important bird and
waterfowl refuge. When many species of fish were introduced, the
Salton Sea also became popular for boating, fishing, hunting, and
camping activities. Motels, yacht clubs, and marinas developed
around Salton City and North Shore. During recent decades, the sea
has become polluted from agricultural runoff, creating a doubtful
future for the Salton Sea. However, it remains a sanctuary for
anyone who enjoys bird watching, desert landscapes, or beautiful
farmlands.
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