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National GeographicSix million years ago, the Mediterranean Sea was scarcely even a sea: it was just a few scattered lakes, each surrounded by mile after mile of salt and gypsum. But then the biggest flood in Earth's history triggered storms and earthquakes—and created the Mediterranean as we know it today. Learn more about how the Mediterranean formed at the 🔗 in bio.
On the profile · Jun 30, 2025