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Clouds over Salton Sea, California
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The largest lake in California, The Salton Sea is located below sea level and was created when an irrigation canal broke from the Colorado River thus flooding the Imperial Valley. It has since become an important stop for wintering migratory birds of the Pacific Flyway ecosystem. Only several types of fish and brine shrimp can survive in the Salton Sea due to the high salinity level.