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The Sea of Galilee is Israel 's largest Freshwater Lake , approximately 53 Kilometer s (33 Mile s) in circumference, about 21 km (13 miles) long, and 13 km (8 miles) wide; it has a total area of 166 sq km, and a maximum depth of approximately 48 meters. At 213 meters below sea level, it is the lowest freshwater lake on Earth and the second-lowest lake in the world after the Dead Sea , a saltwater lake. It is not a Sea by any normal definition; it is called a sea by tradition. The lake is also known on modern maps as Lake Galilee or '''Lake Tiberias'''. The name 13:27), Sea of Chinneroth, Sea of Kinnereth, Sea of Tiberias (Roman) and Waters of Gennesaret. The Kinneret is fed by underground springs, but its main source is the Jordan River , which flows through it from north to south. The lake is situated deep in the Jordan Great Rift Valley , the valley caused by the separation of the African and Arabian Plate s. Consequently the area is subject to Earthquake s and, in the past, Volcanic activity. This is evidenced by the abundant Basalt and other Igneous rock that define the geology of the Sea of Galilee region. Due to its low-lying position in the rift valley, surrounded by hills, the sea is prone to sudden violent storms; hence the New Testament story about Jesus calming the storm. Indeed, the main feature of the lake seems to be its ever-changing character. It is still noted, as in New Testament times, for its rich fish stocks, and in today's restaurants, "St. Peter's Fish" ( Tilapia ) is very popular. |
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