August 4, 2021
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Atacama Salt Flats, Chile
Salt collection sites around the world
From our dinner tables to medications to de-icing our roadways — salt has long contributed to civilizations across the world.
Once a highly sought after good on ancient trade routes, salt has become a common commodity thanks to advancements in mining technologies. However, the way salt is collected across the world varies dramatically. In this special feature, Landscape Trades takes a closer look at some of the most significant salt mines, pans, bays, farms and flats, across the globe.
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