Why is California’s largest lake called a Sea?

by Coachella Valley | October 30, 2018 4:27 am

Ever wonder why California’s largest lake, the Salton Sea, called a sea? Yes it is very salty, but geographically speaking it’s because of elevation. Many lakes below sea level are referred to as seas –

By The Salton Sea mermaid

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Yacht Club, Vintage Salton Sea

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