Lonar Lake, a unique hyper-velocity meteorite impact crater in Maharashtra's Buldhana district, formed approximately 52,000 years ago. This geological marvel features a dual water composition ...

Initially believed to be of volcanic origin, the Lonar lake is now recognized as to have been created by the hypervelocity impact of either a comet or a meteorite about 52,000 years ago.

Lonar Lake—this wonder is India’s only hyper-velocity meteorite impact crater, located in basaltic rock, formed around 52,000 years ago. This is truly astonishing. The lake’s origin and ...