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22 de may. de 2024 · For decades the Salton Sea has inspired stories of decay and abandonment. The lake, California’s largest, is drying up. As it shrinks, toxic dust from the lakebed stirs and blows into nearby communities where asthma rates have soared. Projects aimed at reducing health and environmental risks to nearby residents have been slow to come.
2 de may. de 2024 · NORTH SHORE, California – As it deteriorates, the ecosystem around the Salton Sea in Riverside County in Southern California, has been creating a toxic environment that hurts the health of children of immigrant families who live and work there, according to researchers.
Hace 1 día · The saline lake faces similar degradation as Utah’s own Great Salt Lake. The accidental California lake, created in 1905 when the Colorado River experienced intense flooding, has gone through vast changes. Its water levels have dropped more than 10 feet in the last two decades, and it is now so salty that ecosystems can’t survive.
Hace 4 días · One Of California's Largest Lakes Is Actually A Toxic Sea. Despite the Salton Sea being quite toxic, the lake still draws a crowd of over 200,000 visitors per year. California offers a variety of water activities with its 3,000 lakes, including the infamous Salton Sea for unique exploration. Despite its toxic reputation, the Salton Sea attracts ...
14 de may. de 2024 · The lack of water has left an exposed lakebed that stretches for miles, kicking up dust during extreme wind events that have been known to snap power poles.
Since draining the water from the farms is now stopped, the lake is slowly drying up. The water line getting lower will bring new problems to the area. All the toxins have now been absorbed into the soil and the winds will blow the sand full of toxins around to nearby cities.
16 de may. de 2024 · The lake provides significant habitat for birds, an estimated 400 species rely upon the lake, as well as habitat for several state and federally listed species. The sea is naturally receding...
