Ramsar Site — Maharashtra | Designated 22 July 2020
State
Maharashtra
Location of the Ramsar site
Area
4.3km²
Designated wetland area
Designated
2020
22 July 2020
Region
West
Biogeographic region
★Only hyper-velocity impact crater in basaltic rock on Earth
An endorheic basin, almost circular, formed by a meteorite impact some 50,000 years ago onto basalt bedrock. One of four known hyper-velocity impact craters in basaltic rock.
Other Ramsar sites in the West region:
Ramsar sites data sourced from the Ramsar Sites Information Service (RSIS) and Wikipedia. Coordinates are approximate for most sites. Site descriptions are curated summaries. Last updated: 2026.