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Site
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State
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Description
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Deccan Traps at Panchgani and Mahabaleshwar
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Maharashtra
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- It is home to some of the best-preserved and studied lava flows in the world.
- These sites form part of the massive Deccan Traps and are located within the Koyna Wildlife Sanctuary.
- Koyna Wildlife Sanctuary – It is already a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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Geological Heritage of St. Mary’s Island Cluster
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Karnataka
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- It is Known for its rare columnar basaltic rock formations.
- This island cluster dates back to the Late Cretaceous period, offering a geological snapshot from around 85 million years ago.
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Meghalayan Age Caves
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Meghalaya
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- The cave systems of Meghalaya, particularly the Mawmluh Cave, serve as the global reference point for the Meghalayan Age of the Holocene Epoch.
- It reflecting significant climatic and geological transitions
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Naga Hill Ophiolite
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Nagaland
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- It is a rare exposure of ophiolite rocks.
- These hills represent oceanic crust uplifted onto continental plates.
- Its offerings a deep insight into tectonic processes and mid-ocean ridge dynamics.
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Erra Matti Dibbalu (Red Sand Hills)
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Andhra Pradesh
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- It is a visually striking red sand formation located near Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh.
- It showcases unique paleo-climatic and coastal geomorphological features that reveal Earth’s climatic history and dynamic evolution.
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Natural Heritage of Tirumala Hills
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Andhra Pradesh
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- Featuring the Eparchaean Unconformity and the iconic Silathoranam (Natural Arch).
- This site holds immense geological significance, representing over 1.5 billion years of Earth’s history.
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Varkala Cliffs
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Kerala
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- It refers to the scenic cliffs along Kerala’s coastline that expose the Warkalli Formation of the Mio-Pliocene age.
- It features natural springs and striking erosional landforms, offering both scientific and touristic value.
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