10 geological sites to be added to world heritage list
Centre suggests ASI 10 geological sites for inclusion in the list of world heritage sites
Published By Arshdeep Kaur | 29 Sep, 2024
Lonar Lake
Located in Maharashtra's Buldhana district, Lonar Lake was created by a meteorite. It is the only major hoverback in basalt rock, and has alkaline water.
Bhedaghat
On the banks of River Narmada are the picturesque white marble rock formations of Jabalpur's Bhedaghat. Under the brightly lit moon, 100 feet tall mountains of marble change form as the Narmada passes through it.
Gandikota gorge
Gandikota Gorge in Andhra Pradesh, known as the "Grand Canyon of India," features stunning cliffs and the Pennar River.
42 world heritage sites in India
Mines Secretary V L Kantha Rao said there are about 1,200 world heritage sites worldwide, 42 of which are in India, but none of these are geological sites.
100 geo-heritage sites in India
Rao said there are about 100 geo-heritage sites in India, of which 32 have been officially recognised as National Geological Heritage Monument Sites
Tourism sites
These National Geological Monuments, Rao said, are known mostly as tourism sites, and people are not aware of their geological importance.