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Baman Ghal

Baman Ghal is a natural rock formation and coastal geological feature located in Hedvi village near Guhagar in Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. Situated along the Konkan coast, it is known for its unique basalt rock structures shaped by tidal erosion. The site attracts visitors interested in geology, coastal landscapes, and nature photography. It lies in close proximity to Hedvi Beach and the historic Ganesh Temple, forming part of the region's natural and cultural landscape.

Guhagar, MaharashtraNatural Attraction

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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.

Phalodi, RajasthanNatural Attraction

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Belum Caves

Belum Caves is a natural underground cave system near Belum Village in Kolimigundla Mandal, Nandyal District, Andhra Pradesh. It is the second longest cave system in the Indian subcontinent, extending about 3.5 km with 1.5 km open to visitors. Formed by the action of the Chitravati River on limestone, it features stalactite and stalagmite formations, spacious chambers, and passages developed and maintained for tourism by Andhra Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation.

Kolimigundla, Andhra PradeshCave

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Cocklebiddy Cave

Cocklebiddy Cave is a large limestone cave system on the Nullarbor Plain in the Shire of Dundas, Western Australia, near Cocklebiddy Roadhouse on the Eyre Highway. It is one of Australia's longest cave systems, known for its extensive passages, massive chambers and a large permanent underground lake. Formed in the Nullarbor karst, it is significant for speleology and requires permits and specialist caving experience for access, and is not developed for general tourism.

Dundas, Western AustraliaCave

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Fossil Shell Beach

Fossil Shell Beach (Susan Hoi) is a protected geological site at Laem Pho on the Andaman coast in Mueang Krabi District, Krabi Province, about 17 km west of Krabi Town. It features a vast slab of 75-million-year-old fossilized freshwater snail shells, one of only three such exposed fossil shell beaches in the world. The compacted shell layers form a distinctive coastal platform valued for scientific study and visitor education.

Krabi Town, KrabiBeach

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Potholes of Nighoj

The Potholes of Nighoj are a significant geological formation located on the bedrock of the Kukadi River in Ahmednagar district, Maharashtra. Formed over millennia by river-transported pebbles swirling in basalt rock cracks, these natural circular cavities create a 3 km long ravine with depths exceeding 100 feet. The site is considered among Asia's largest naturally formed river potholes and serves as both a scientific study area for fluvial erosion and a cultural landmark associated with the local Malganga deity.

Ahmednagar, MaharashtraNatural Attraction

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Ramgarh Meteor Crater Geoheritage Site

Ramgarh Crater is a confirmed meteorite impact crater located near Ramgarh village in Baran district, Rajasthan. Measuring approximately 3.5 kilometers in diameter with a rim rising 150-200 meters, it was formed around 165 million years ago. The site contains the 10th-century Bhand Deva Temple and has been designated as India's first National Geo-Heritage Site by the Rajasthan Government.

Mangrol, RajasthanNatural Attraction

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Shyam Nagar Mud Volcanoes

Shyam Nagar Mud Volcanoes are a rare geological formation located near Shyam Nagar village in Diglipur, North Andaman Island. Part of the few active mud volcano sites in India, the site features small mud cones that intermittently spew natural gases and liquid mud. Surrounded by forest and barren mud flats, it is notable for its bubbling craters and is accessed by a short walk from the main road.

Diglipur, Andaman and Nicobar IslandsNatural Attraction

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