Known as one of the saltiest water bodies in the world and the lowest dry point on earth, the Dead Sea is fed by the Jordan River and a number of small streams. Because it is located in a very hot and dry region, the Dead Sea loses much water through evaporation, causing its level to fluctuate during the year. However, inflow to the Dead Sea has been greatly reduced by the increased use of the Jordan River by Israelis, Palestinians, and Jordanians, who have growing populations and increased agricultural needs, resulting in falling water levels. Currently, the Dead Sea recedes about three feet each year.

死海
以色列与约旦河西岸（西）和约旦（东）边境

死海被称之为世界上最咸的水体和地球上最低的干旱地，其水源来自约旦河和一些小溪流。因为它处于一个非常炎热和干燥的地区，死海由于蒸发损失掉大量的水，导致其水平面一年到头不断波动。然而，由于以色列人，巴勒斯坦人，约旦人的人口增长，农业需求增加，对约旦河的用量大增，导致水位下降，使流入死海的水量大幅减少。目前，死海正以每年约三英尺的速度缩小。