The Mawmluh cave is recognised as a Global Geopark by UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization). The cave is located in Shillong, Meghalaya.

State authorities believe the accomplishment is a source of pride for the state of Meghalaya. The International Union of Geological Sciences (IUGS) is part of UNESCO. 

During the IUGS 60th Anniversary Event, the First 100 IUGS Geological Heritage Sites will be announced. These sites are chosen from 181 candidate sites located in 56 different countries.

IUGS Global Geosites!

• The IUGS Global Geosites project is a chance to keep track of and care for important geological sites around the world.
• Geological surveys, research institutes, and geoparks from all over the world will work together to create a new IUGS Global Geosite inventory.
• The project will come up with a new way of doing things.
• The goal is to come up with a good plan that makes use of the knowledge and experience gained.

Key facts of Mawmluh cave!

• The Mawmluh cave in Meghalaya is thought to be one of the longest caves on the Indian subcontinent because it is about 4,500 metres long. 
• The rock formations in this cave are well-known.
• There is a pool inside the cave, which was made by five different rivers that flowed into the cave.
• When people walk through the Mawmluh cave, they might sometimes feel like they are going through the mouth of a huge dinosaur.
• The stalagmites look like sharp teeth, and the caverns make you feel like you’re wandering through forbidden, dark places.
• Then, all of a sudden, the caves open up into huge, echoing cathedrals of nature.
• Several scientists are looking at the stalagmites inside them to help predict monsoon patterns and droughts.

Check out Mawmluh cave (UNESCO Global Geopark) through the eyes of Youtube user “Ankur Rahman”.

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