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How deep below sea level is the Dead Sea at the end of the Jordan River?
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Jordan River
Portion of the Jordan Valley, a rift valley that runs north-south along the Jordan River.
The Dead Sea, which serves as the terminus for the Jordan River, is the lowest body of water on Earth's surface.12
As of the mid-2010s, the surface of the Dead Sea was measured at approximately 1,410 feet (430 meters) below sea level. Due to the diversion of the Jordan River's flow for commercial and agricultural use, the water level has experienced a significant and ongoing decline, continuing to drop by about 3 to 4 feet (1 to 1.2 meters) annually.123