Tag: Hypersaline

The world's oceans contain roughly 97% of Earth's water, but surprisingly, they are not the saltiest bodies of water. Instead, some smaller, geographically isolated lakes hold the record for extreme salt concentrations. This fact raises a fascinating question: which water contains more salt?

At a scorching 50-55°C, Gaet'ale Pond in Ethiopia's Danakil Depression holds the Guinness World Record for the saltiest body of water on Earth. Its staggering 43.3% salinity—over twelve times saltier than the ocean—makes it an inhospitable yet scientifically fascinating marvel.