Salt pans are flat, shallow areas where seawater or saltwater is evaporated to produce salt. These natural or man-made basins are often found in coastal regions and are designed to capture sunlight and wind, which help speed up the evaporation process. As the water evaporates, salt crystals form and can be harvested. The process of creating salt in salt pans has been used for centuries and is still practiced in many parts of the world. Salt produced from these pans is often used in cooking, food preservation, and various industrial applications. Sea salt and solar evaporation are common terms associated with this method of salt production.