From saline basins to remote deserts, the deepest points on each continent reveal a fascinating interplay of geology, climate, and human interaction. According to data compiled by World Atlas, these locations—measured by their depth below sea level—offer dramatic landscapes and scientific, economic, and environmental insights. At –427 metres (–1,401 feet), the Dead Sea is the lowest point on Earth’s surface not covered by water or ice. Bordering Israel and Jordan, this hypersaline lake is fed by the Jordan River, yet has no outlet, causing intense evaporation that leaves behind a dense concentration of minerals. Its unique chemical makeup makes it inhospitable to most life forms but ideal for mineral extraction and wellness tourism, drawing thousands for its therapeutic muds and buoyant waters.