Summary
Departing the Dead Sea, our next destination in Israel led us to another distinct environment – the Negev Desert.
The views as we exited the Dead Sea were quite remarkable…
More specifically, our subsequent destination within the Negev Desert was Makhtesh Ramon – recognized as the largest erosion crater globally.
Upon our arrival at Mitzpe Ramon, a town located on the crater’s edge, we were introduced to our guide. He elaborated on why this site is recognized as the largest erosion crater in the world and one of only a few globally.
Commonly, craters are known to result from either impacts from meteorites (for instance, the Meteor Crater in Arizona) or volcanic activities. However, Makhtesh Ramon was indeed sculpted by erosion.
In summary, a brief overview reveals that long ago, this area was submerged under the sea, consisting primarily of soft sand beneath the aquatic surface. As marine life perished, their remains accumulated on the seafloor, creating layers of calcium.
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