About Bap Boulder Bed Geosite
Bap Boulder Bed is a significant geological site located in Bap village within the Jodhpur district of Rajasthan. This formation comprises boulder clay with angular clasts ranging from pebble to boulder size embedded in red or bluish grey clay matrix. The site represents Permo-Carboniferous glacial deposits and provides valuable evidence of ancient glacial activity during the Proterozoic Eon, making it important for geological research.
Visitors guide
Visitors can observe exposed geological formations featuring large boulders embedded in sedimentary rock matrix. The site displays characteristic glacial deposit features with NE-SW trending hillocks showing continuous exposure of boulder beds. The surrounding area consists of arid desert landscape typical of western Rajasthan with rural village settings.
Key highlights
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Ancient Permo-Carboniferous glacial deposits
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Large boulders embedded in clay matrix
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Part of Marwar Supergroup geological formation
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Evidence of Proterozoic glacial activity
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Continuous exposure in NE-SW trending hillocks
History of Bap Boulder Bed Geosite
The Bap Boulder Bed was first demarcated by Oldham in 1886 as a significant geological feature. It represents Permo-Carboniferous glacial deposits that provide evidence of ancient glacial activity during the Proterozoic Eon. The formation is part of the Marwar Supergroup and has been studied extensively for understanding Earth's paleoclimatic history.
Route
| By air | Nearest airport is Jodhpur Airport (JDH) |
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| By train | Nearest railway station is at Phalodi Junction |