A dry lake is a basin that periodically accumulates and retains water, forming a playa when submerged. When the rate of evaporation exceeds the rate of input, the water body recedes, leaving behind a salt crust or mineral sediment layer. The geological formation and composition of these basins are dictated by local hydrology, climate cycles, and the chemistry of the surrounding catchment area. Over time, the process of lacustrine evaporation concentrates dissolved solids, often leading to the deposition of evaporite minerals, such as salts and gypsum, which crystallize across the exposed surface. These environments serve as important scientific sites for studying paleoclimatology and mineral deposition processes.