Lonar Lake
Lake
Lonar Lake
Lonar Lake, located in Buldhana district of Maharashtra, is a unique saline and alkaline crater lake formed by a meteorite impact around 50,000 to 570,000 years ago. It is the only known hyper-velocity meteor impact crater in basaltic rock on Earth, with a diameter of about 1.2 kilometers and a depth of around 150 meters.
The lake's water is highly saline, about seven times saltier than seawater, and its color changes seasonally due to microorganisms thriving in its extreme environment. This rare geological site is surrounded by a rim of hills and ancient temples dating back over a thousand years, blending scientific, natural, and historical significance.
The lake supports diverse flora and fauna, including migratory birds, and is part of the Lonar Wildlife Sanctuary. It has been declared a National Geo-Heritage Monument and a Ramsar wetland site, highlighting its ecological and cultural importance. Ongoing conservation efforts aim to protect this extraordinary ecosystem from pollution and habitat loss for future generations.
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Lonar Lake is located in Buldhana, Maharashtra.
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