Salton Sea

geographical name

Sal·​ton Sea ˈsȯl-tᵊn How to pronounce Salton Sea (audio)
saline lake about 235 feet (72 meters) below sea level formed by diversion of water from the Colorado River into a depression called the Salton Sink in southeastern California

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“Salton Sea.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Salton%20Sea. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.

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