source - Google Earth
At Ramgarh, a quiet village in Rajasthan, a 4 km hole is punched into the ground. It is a circular impact crater rising abruptly (the wall is about a km high) in the plain area surrounded by vast agricultural fields.
This structure was first noticed in 1869. Since then, it has been studied by geologists and confirmed to be a meteorite impact crater later.
Apart from some temples, there are two water bodies present within the crater filled with rainwater. Migratory birds have been observed here. This area is considered a potential Geological Heritage Site in India as it is archaeologically, biodiversity-wise, and geologically important.
Coordinates—25°20'8.90"N, 76°36'23.70"E
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