Great Salt Lake is a well-known geological attraction located in northern Utah. There are many synonyms for the word "great salt," including brine pool, salt flat, salt pan, and salt basin. Brine pools are shallow depressions filled with salt water, whereas salt flats and pans are areas where water has evaporated, leaving a layer of salt on the surface. Salt basins are larger areas where deposits of salt have accumulated over time. Salt has been harvested from these areas for thousands of years, and continues to be a valuable resource today. Visitors to the Great Salt Lake can witness the breathtaking beauty and unique ecology of this natural wonder.