Dead sea is going to die

Photo taken on Aug. 31, 1999 shows a male tourist is reading newspapers floating on Dead Sea. Environmentalist said on Apr. 15 that the Dead Sea would dry up for the lack of fresh water supply. In recent years, the water level of Dead Sea has decreased at an annual speed of three meters. It is estimated that the Dead Sea will completely dry up in 50 years.

Photo taken on Feb. 9, 2002 shows the beach along the shore of Dead Sea. Environmentalist said on Apr. 15 that the Dead Sea would dry up for the lack of fresh water supply. In recent years, the water level of Dead Sea has decreased at an annual speed of three meters. It is estimated that the Dead Sea will completely dry up in 50 years.