Sohra's Mawmluh Cave has been chosen as one of the "First 100 IUGS Geological Sites" in Meghalaya.

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• Oct 2, 2022 | Sourav Boruah

Digital Desk: The International Union of Geological
Sciences (IUGS) of UNESCO has named the Mawmluh cave in Sohra, Meghalaya, one
of the world's "First 100 IUGS Geological Sites." Conrad Sangma, the
Chief Minister of Meghalaya, announced the latest development on Saturday.

"Mawmluh Cave in Sohra, Meghalaya, known for the
'Meghalayan Age,' has been selected by @theIUGS(@UNESCO) as one of the 'FIRST
100 IUGS GEOLOGICAL SITES' in the world," said the Meghalaya Chief
Minister on Twitter.

 He went on to say that as part of the IUGS 60th Anniversary
Event in Zumaia, Basque Coast, UNESCO Global Geopark (Spain) would announce the
first 100 IUGS Geological Heritage Sites, chosen from 181 candidate sites from
56 countries.

Jaintia Village Wishes to Stay in Meghalaya Mawmluh Cave is
an old cave near Mawmluh, a small hamlet in Meghalaya. It is 3.5 kilometers
away from Cherrapunji Bus Stand. Krem Mawmluh is the local name for it. It is a
popular tourist destination in Cherrapuni and one of the most notable caves in
the area.

Krem Mawmluh is regarded as the fourth-longest cave in the
Indian subcontinent. It has 7 kilometers of cave passages. At an elevation of
4,503 meters, the cave is a popular destination for adventurers. The entrance
is situated 10 feet above sea level. It is famous for the stalagmite formations
and other rock formations found within. Five different rivers merge at a point
inside the cave, forming a pool inside the cave.

Meghalaya Notably, only one-fourth of the cave is
illuminated. The rest of the cave is still in the dark. It would take 3 to 4
hours to walk through the cave from one end to the other. Because of the
oxygen-deficient atmosphere inside the cave, one is prone to feeling dizzy. People
suffering from acute respiratory disorders should avoid visiting Mawmluh Cave.