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SALTON SALT, USA
Salt mounds at Salton, USA. Date: 1901
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This photograph, taken in the year 1901, showcases the breathtaking expanse of the Salton Salt flats in the United States. Located in the Imperial Valley, California, this natural wonder is a result of the drying up of Lake Chetcoatche, which once covered the area over 10,000 years ago. The Salton Salt flats are a unique and otherworldly landscape, characterized by their vast, shimmering white mounds of salt. The salt deposits are formed through the evaporation of the Salton Sea, which is a remnant of the ancient lake. The salt crust can reach up to 15 feet in thickness in some areas, making it a popular destination for scientists and researchers studying geology and ecology. The Salton Salt flats have also held great significance for human history. The area was once a major source of salt for the Native American tribes who inhabited the region, and later for European settlers who used it for food and as a preservative. The salt was harvested by hand, using simple tools, and transported to markets in San Francisco and other cities. This photograph captures the raw beauty and otherworldly quality of the Salton Salt flats, transporting us back in time to an era when nature's bounty was harvested by hand and used to sustain communities. The mounds of salt, stretching out as far as the eye can see, are a testament to the power of nature and the ingenuity of those who have sought to harness it for their needs.
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