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First Indian Geo-Heritage Site

November 2 , 2022 626 days 2613 0
  • The International Union of Geological Sciences (IUGS) has recognised the Mawmluh Cave, as one of the first 100 IUGS geological heritage sites.
  • It is located in the East Khasi Hills district of Meghalaya.
  • With a length of 7.2kms, Mawmluh Cave is the fourth longest cave in the Indian subcontinent.
  • The cave is a long maze with many openings and is decorated with stalactites, stalagmites, columns, drapes and moon milk.
  • Another prime feature of the cave is the pool inside the cave that is formed from five different rivers that pass through the cave.

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