<h5>Where is the meteorite impact crater located?</h5><p>Throughout Earth’s history, the planet has witnessed many meteors, most of which burn up before reaching the ground. However, some of them survive and hit the planet’s surface, creating a crater.</p><p>You can imagine the craters as the Earth’s scars. Similar to how we get marks on our skin from scratches and wounds, the craters are the marks left on Earth by meteor strikes.</p><p>One such crater is the Ramgarh Crater in Rajasthan’s Baran district. The Rajasthan government has recognised this millions-of-years-old meteorite impact crater as a geo-heritage site. The state government declared the crater as a geo-heritage site after consulting with the Geological Survey of India (GSI).</p><div class="raw-html-embed"><figure> <iframe width="100%" height="350" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Eld70QaHE6I" title="Meteoroids, meteors, meteorites: What is the science behind impact crater formation?" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen=""></iframe><figcaption>A video on meteors, meteorites, and impact craters. Video by Science Animated.</figcaption></figure></div><h5>Can you tell me more about the Ramgarh Crater?</h5><figure class="image"><img src="https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/newsahoot.appspot.com/o/ancient-crater-declared-a-geo-heritage-site%2FRamgarh%20Crater%202.jpg?alt=media&amp;token=cbcc4684-5330-4e7a-9822-47b443641bac"><figcaption>Ramgarh Crater as seen from an aeroplane. Photo by Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 4.0</figcaption></figure><p>The Ramgarh Crater is around 3 km in diameter. It is the country’s third meteorite impact crater, the other two being the Lonar Crater in Maharashtra and the Dhala Crater in Madhya Pradesh.</p><p>The Ramgarh Crater was discovered by the GSI in 1869. In 1960, the Geological Society of London identified it as a crater. The crater has formed a big hole in the ground which is surrounded by hills and forests. The crater’s lake adds to the natural beauty and supports various flora and fauna.</p><h5>What is a geo-heritage site?</h5><p>Geo-heritage sites are defined as sites having geological features that provide information about the Earth's evolution. These sites also serve as educational resources for learning about the planet’s history and geological processes.</p><p>These locations may include a variety of geological features, such as rock formations, fossils, different landforms, etc., which provide an understanding of Earth's history.</p><p>These sites are protected and recognised by the GSI and various state governments.</p>

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