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The Dead Sea became "dead" due to its high salinity, which is about ten times saltier than most oceanic bodies of water. This extreme salinity prevents most aquatic life from thriving, hence the name. The primary reasons for its high salt concentration include high evaporation rates in the region and the significant diversion of water from the Jordan River, its main tributary. As a result, minerals and salts accumulate, leading to the unique conditions found in the Dead Sea today.

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