The Dead Sea is one of the saltiest bodies of water in the world. Observational evidence has been obtained of unexpected short-term water heating in the 2-m uppermost layer of this hypersaline lake, following a sharp drop in solar radiation under weak winds. This was carried out using Dead Sea buoy measurements. Passing frontal cloudiness mixed 30 with significant dust pollution over the Judean...

We have found that genomic diversity is generally positively correlated with abiotic and biotic stress levels (1-3). However, beyond a high-threshold level of stress, the diversity declines to a few adapted genotypes. The Dead Sea is the harshest planetary hypersaline environment (340 g.liter-1 total dissolved salts, approximately 10 times sea water). Hence, the Dead Sea is an excellent natural...

The importance of understanding processes that govern the hydroclimate of the Mediterranean Basin is highlighted by the projected significant drying of the region in response to the increase in greenhouse gas concentrations. Here we study the long-term hydroclimatic variability of the central Levant region, situated in the eastern boundary of the Basin, as reveled by instrumental observations a...

BACKGROUND As the lowest natural site on earth (-415 meters), the Dead Sea is unique for its high pressure and oxygen tension in addition to the unparalleled combination of natural resources. Furthermore, its balneotherapeutic resorts have been reported to be beneficial for patients with various chronic diseases. OBJECTIVES To evaluate the safety, quality of life (QoL), exercise capacity, hea...

Abstract In the course of last eighteen years more than 75 new “Dead Sea Scrolls” fragments have surfaced on antiquities market. These are commonly referred to as post-2002 Dead Scrolls-like fragments. A growing number scholars regard a substantial part them forgeries. this article, we will discuss four dubious fragments, but time from 20th Century—or at least pre-2002 . Two been known since la...

The diversity and complexity of existing models on the structure Red Sea is result a mobile sedimentary cover that not only hides most basement oceanic structures but also hamper geophysical signals. In this study, we combined published with new unpublished data to propose revised interpretation lithosphere between Hanish Islands (ca. 13.5°N) Dead Fracture Zone 27.5°N). recognition allochthonou...