Deccan Traps, Large igneous province in Maharashtra, India
The Deccan Traps stretch across 500,000 square kilometers of western India, featuring multiple layers of basalt rock formations that create stepped terrain patterns.
The formation occurred through volcanic eruptions between 66.3 and 65.6 million years ago, during the period when dinosaurs disappeared from Earth.
The basalt formations house ancient Buddhist caves, including notable archaeological sites that showcase religious art and architectural developments from 200 BCE.
Visitors can access geological observation points near Mahabaleshwar, where the layered basalt formations display clear patterns in the rock face.
The volcanic province contains enough basalt to cover 512,000 cubic kilometers, making it one of the largest preserved flood basalt formations on Earth.
GPS coordinates: 18.85000,73.71667
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:10
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