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What makes sea water salty? Here’s the scientific answer

Why is sea water salty? What is the main reason for sea water becoming salty? Let's take a detailed look. Salt is present in our kitchens, on our dining tables, and in the oceans. But why is seawater ...
The Conversation

Firefighting planes are dumping ocean water on the Los Angeles fires − why using saltwater is typically a last resort

Patrick Megonigal receives funding from the Department of Energy, Pacific Northwest National Lab, National Science Foundation, and Simons Foundation. He is affiliated with Pacific Northwest National ...
PBS

Planes are dumping ocean water to fight the Los Angeles fires. Here’s why using saltwater is typically a last resort

Firefighters battling the deadly wildfires that raced through the Los Angeles area in January 2025 have been hampered by a limited supply of freshwater. So, when the winds are calm enough, skilled ...
Smithsonian Magazine

Firefighting Planes Are Dumping Ocean Water on the Los Angeles Fires—Why Using Saltwater Is Typically a Last Resort

In Los Angeles, “Super Scooper” planes are dumping ocean water on the raging wildfires. But using seawater has downsides Patrick Megonigal, Associate Director of Research, Smithsonian Environmental ...