The Dead Sea is lowering at a rate of nearly 4 m every 25 years so the elevation of the shoreline is constantly changing. Approximately what will the elevation be in 2096 ?

As of recent measurements (circa 2023), the Dead Sea shoreline is approximately **430 meters below sea level**. Given the rate at which the Dead Sea is descending—**nearly 4 meters every 25 years**—we can project the elevation for the year **2096** as follows: 1. **Calculate the time span:** - From 2023 to 2096 is **73 years**. 2. **Determine the total elevation drop:** - **4 meters / 25 years** translates to **0.16 meters per year**. - Over 73 years: \( 0.16 \, \text{m/year} \times 73 \, \text{years} = 11.68 \, \text{meters} \) 3. **Project the future elevation:** - Current elevation: **-430 meters** (below sea level). - Future elevation: \( -430 \, \text{meters} - 11.68 \, \text{meters} \approx -442 \, \text{meters} \) **Therefore, by 2096, the shoreline of the Dead Sea is expected to be approximately 442 meters below sea level.**