Great Salt Lake's ancient past reveals how quickly fresh water can disappear

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What happened

From a mountainside overlooking Utah's Great Salt Lake, a time traveler turning back the clock 20,000 years would watch a dramatic transformation of the landscape.

Key facts

  • From a mountainside overlooking Utah's Great Salt Lake, a time traveler turning back the clock 20,000 years would watch a dramatic transformation of the landscape.
  • Reported by Phys.org and published Tue, 15 Sep 2026 19:20:06 UTC.

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