Zhaksy Karasay

Zhaksy Karasay is a seasonal stream at the northern edge of the Ustyurt plateau, in the dry country south of the Emba. It belongs to a closed drainage area and can dry out as the seasons change. Nearby lie low salt basins and desert plains, while the escarpment of Ustyurt rises above them. The spring runoff briefly brings water to channels that remain dry for much of the year.