The Great Salt Lake facts
is the largest U.S. lake west of the Mississippi River.
is the fourth largest terminal lake (no outlet) in the world.
is about 75 miles long and 28 miles wide, covering 1,700 square miles.
has a maximum depth of about 35 feet.
is typically 3 to 5 times saltier than the ocean.
Source: U.S. Geological Service
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Anonymous | Nov. 3, 2009 at 4:19 p.m.
Nice facts!
Anonymous | Nov. 3, 2009 at 8:35 a.m.
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