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2 articles

- Geoscience
The Tragedy of Iran’s Great Salt Lake
- By Azeen Ghorayshi
- June 21, 2015
This classic Facts So Romantic post originally ran in August, 2014. Nautilus Members enjoy an ad-free experience. Log in or Join now . The last time my cousin Houman traveled to Lake Urmia was 11 years ago. He and four of his friends piled into his car and drove for roughly 12 hours, snaking west […]
- Environment
Iran’s Great, Dying Salt Lake
- By Azeen Ghorayshi
- August 27, 2014
As Urmia dries up, it leaves huge salt beaches behind.Giulio M via Flickr Nautilus Members enjoy an ad-free experience. Log in or Join now . The last time my cousin Houman traveled to Lake Urmia was 10 years ago. He and four of his friends piled into his car and drove for roughly 12 hours, […]