The Salton Sea: A Deserted Seascape that Could Come Back to Life with Geothermal Technology (Greener Ideal)
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The Salton Sea. (Photo by Phil Konstantin) |
Back in the 1950s, the Salton Sea area was a happening tourist area. This California tourist hotspot drew thousands of visitors, developers and businesses who thought to take advantage of this paradise surrounded by the desert; one that was created by accident. However, a few years later, it was found that the salt content resulted in serious health issues, and this put surrounding communities in dire straits.
For more than 30 years, the area has been little more than a ghost town. But that may change soon; as there may be geothermal alternative investments coming soon to this area.
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