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Salton Sink

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Salton Sink: see Salton Sea Salton Sea (sôl`tən), saline lake, 370 sq mi (958 sq km), northern part of the Imperial Valley, SE Calif.
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Prior to 1905, the Salton Sink was a hellishly hot but thriving agricultural area lying along the bottom of the lowest geological point in North America.
Jones, Ray & Lubow, Joe. Disasters and heroic rescues; true stories ... by Puffer, Raymond / Kliatt
Originally called the Salton Sink, thislake is 227' below sea level and began as a depository for agricultural drainage.
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But flood waters almost busted through and filled the ancient lake bed known as the Salton Sink for 16 months.
SAVING THE SALTON SEA : OFFICIALS SEEK WAYS TO PREVENT DEATH OF ... by Daily News (Los Angeles, CA)
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