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First Indian Geo-Heritage Site
November 2 , 2022
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- 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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