Discover how 'salt fingers' contribute to the Dead Sea's unique salt accumulation phenomenon, growing by 10 centimeters each year due to movements of warmer salty water transitioning to cooler layers beneath the surface. Synopsis Recent scientific research reveals the intriguing mechanism behind the formation of salt crystals in the Dead Sea. As warmer, salt-laden surface water mingles with cooler depths, it triggers the crystallization process, leading to a gradual ... [9272 chars]