Endorheic Basins

06/08/25

“How do we classify watersheds that don’t drain into an ocean?”

Most watersheds drain into an ocean. However, sometimes a watershed does not. These inland watersheds, known as Endorheic Basins, are self-contained watersheds that never leave the landmass they’re on. Examples of endorheic basins include the Caspian Sea in Central Asia and the Tarim Basin in East Turkestan.