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Relief and structure of Meghalaya Meghalaya is an upland area formed by a detached block of the Deccan plateau. Its summits vary in elevation from 4,000 to 6,000 feet (1,220 to 1,830 metres). The Garo Hills in the west rise abruptly from the Brahmaputra River valley to about 1,000 feet (300 metres) and then merge … Read more
Relief and Structure of Goa Goa is almost entirely covered by rocks of the Goa Group belonging to the Dharwar Super Group of the ArchaeanlProterozoic age, except for a narrow strip at the north-eastern corner occupied by Deccan Trap of the Upper Cretaceous-Lower Eocene age. The Goa Group consisting of green ‘schist species of metamorphic … Read more
Three Geological divisions: The peninsular block The Himalayas and other Peninsular Mountains Indo-Ganga-Brahmaputra Plain Peninsualar block is made of gneisses (metamorphic) and granites (igneous). Six physiographic divisions: The Northern and North-eastern Mountains The Northern Plain The Peninsular Plateau The Indian Desert The Coastal Plains The Islands Northern and North-Eastern Mountains Approximate length of the … Read more
Belum Caves Belum Caves are a series of limestone caves located in the Belum State Forest, Andhra Pradesh, India. The caves are about 100 kilometers from Hyderabad and are a popular tourist destination. The caves are home to a variety of stalactites and stalagmites, as well as a number of other cave formations. The caves … Read more
Lapies are small, shallow pits or grooves that form in limestone or other soluble rocks. They are caused by the DissolutionDissolution of the rock by water, which can be either acidic or basic. Lapies are most common in areas with a lot of rainfall, as the water can more easily dissolve the rock. They can … Read more
The following are the subtopics of Ground Water as Geomorpholigcal agent: Groundwater flow Groundwater erosion Groundwater deposition Groundwater karstification Groundwater geochemistry Groundwater and Climate Change Groundwater and human activity Groundwater management Groundwater sustainability Groundwater governance Groundwater research Groundwater education Groundwater advocacy Groundwater awareness Groundwater is a vital part of the Earth’s water cycle. It is … Read more
Mawsmai Cave is a natural limestone cave located in Mawsmai village, East Khasi Hills district, Meghalaya, India. It is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Meghalaya. The cave is about 1.5 km long and has a number of chambers and passages. The cave is home to a variety of stalactites and stalagmites, as … Read more
Krem Mawmluh Cave: A Natural Wonder Krem Mawmluh Cave is a natural wonder located in the East Khasi Hills district of Meghalaya, India. It is the second-largest cave in India, after Mawsmai Cave. The cave is a popular tourist destination, and is known for its stalactites and stalagmites, as well as its beautiful natural scenery. … Read more