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How does the Jordan River reach the Sea of Galilee from the Hula Valley?
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Jordan River
Portion of the Jordan Valley, a rift valley that runs north-south along the Jordan River.
To reach the Sea of Galilee from the Hula Valley, the Jordan River flows to the southern end of the valley, where it has cut a gorge through a basaltic barrier. After passing through this gorge, the river drops sharply down to the northern shore of the lake.1