Which Region Of India Is Known As The Basalt Region?


By Anshika Verma28, Mar 2025 09:58 AMjagranjosh.com

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Do you know which region of India is known as the basalt region and what is the reason behind it? Tap to read the story!

the basalt region

The Deccan Plateau is known as the basalt region of India, especially the Deccan Traps. It is popular for its rich culture.

What is deccan plateau

Decan Plateau is a southwestern part of India and is a big plateau that is extending approximately 500,000 square kilometers.

What is Basalt Formation?

Do you know that deccan traps are a collection of various layers of solidified lava that create a landscape.

Geological History

The Deccan traps formed during the eruption of a volcano that took place around 66 million years ago and resulted in the end of the Cretaceous period.

Where is it located?

These Deccan Traps are located across certain parts of Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Telangana and Karnataka.

Largest volcanic provinces

Do you know the largest volcanic provinces are commonly referred to as the Deccan Plateau in west-central India.

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