它们与地球上的河流系统非常相似，地质学家认为它们是早已消失的河流留下的干涸的河床。
They bear a strong resemblance to river systems on Earth, and geologists think that they are dried-up beds of long-gone rivers.
在气候特别湿润的年月里，平常干涸的河床下游可能会有水流动，因为地下水在那里位抬升到了地表以上。
In particularly wet years, short stretches of an otherwise dry stream-bed may have flowing water because the water table rises to intersect the land surface.
假如你有意，也可以在干涸的河床上驾驶越野车。
If you feel so inclined you can also "wadi-bash", driving in 4x4s along dry river beds.
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