World’s longest Salt Cave

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Question: The world largest salt cave has been discovered by which country?
(a) Israel
(b) United state
(c) Palestine
(d) Korea
Answer: (a)
Related facts:

  • The world’s longest salt cave has been discovered in Israel near a desert site and it runs through Mount Sodom, Israel’s largest mountain.
  • The cave is called Malham.
  • The 10 km (6.2 miles) of passages and chambers inside Malham Cave, overlooking the Dead Sea, were mapped out over two years by cavers from nine countries, led by Hebrew University of Jerusalem.
  • The desert site, according to Bible, was near to the place where Lot’s wife was turned into a pillar of salt.

Links:
https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/energy-and-environment/israel-unveils-worlds-longest-salt-cave/article26666130.ece
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-47731943