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Dekan Traps, India

From series “Volcanoes that changed the face of the Earth”
There are many igneous provinces in India. One of the largest igneous provinces is located on the Deccan Plateau. These traps are the second largest in the world by area. They cover an area of about 500,000 square kilometers. The Deccan Traps were formed more than 60 million years ago. The researchers estimate that about 512 cubic kilometers of lava were poured onto the earth's surface during the eruption. Scientists were able to determine the approximate location of the epicenter of the eruption. It is the so-called Reunion hotspot. It is located under the island of Reunion.

Dekan Traps, India The Deccan Traps are among the most studied on the planet. Scientists believe that an asteroid that fell to earth could trigger a large-scale lava eruption. Earth collided with a huge asteroid in the area of the present-day Yucatan Peninsula around the same time that the traps began to form. A large crater formed after the collision. It is called Chicxulub today. It is considered an important natural landmark.

Millions of years have passed since the disaster. But despite this, the traps continue to remind the locals of their specifics. Residents of the Basner Kalan district feel the soil movement the most. Many of them note that many cracks have appeared in the houses in recent years. This can only be explained by the soil movement. Strange sounds frighten the indigenous people no less. They resemble thunderclaps. Sometimes they can be heard even in clear weather. Such phenomena can be regarded as the first signs of the awakening of the Deccan Traps. Next - Ontong Java Plateau


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Useful staff nearby

ATM bankomat: 'South Indian Bank ATM' located in 21 km ( check the route on the map).
Car rental office: 'Velocita car service pvt Ltd' is located in 21 km ( on the map).
Fuel station: 'HP PETROL PUMP - SAI RAJ PETROLEUM' in 2.85 km
Supermarket: 'Inamdar Chicken Center' in 2.46 km
Parking: 'Mahindra Garage' in 18 km
Apotheek: 'Raj Medical' in 14 km
Police station: 'Talegaon MIDC Police Station' in 6.74 km
Cafe/restaurant: 'Sukh-Sagar And Chinese Center' in 2.54 km
Railway station: 'Talegaon' in 13 km

Nearest airports:
 »  Pune International Airport PNQ - in 36 km
 »  Chhatrapati Shivaji Airport BOM - in 93 km
 Cities nearby

Best hotels near Dekan Traps

Courtyard by Marriott Pune Chakan

Located in 13 km from Dekan Traps
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Rooms: 175
Courtyard by Marriott Pune Chakan is located 35 km from Oxford Golf Course, Pune Railway Station and Pune Bus Station. The fort of Shaniwaar Wada is … More: photo, rates and booking
Neelam Executive

Located in 19 km from Dekan Traps
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Rooms: 36
The property is located 30 km from Pune Airport and 10 km from Chinchwad Railway Station. Pimpri Chinchwad Bus Stand is 10 km away. A local … More: photo, rates and booking
Shipra's Regency

Located in 22 km from Dekan Traps
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Rooms: 28
Shipra's Regency is within 15 km from JM Temple, Aga Khan Palace and Shaniwar Wada. The Chinchwad Railway Station is 2 km while the Chinchwas Bus … More: photo, rates and booking
DoubleTree By Hilton-Pune Chinchwad

Located in 24 km from Dekan Traps
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Rooms: 115
Each air-conditioned room of the DoubleTree comes with a seating area, electric kettle and flat-screen satellite TV. Private bathroom includes a … More: photo, rates and booking

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