Key Facts about Lonar Lake

About Lonar Lake:

• It is a lake of lagoon in the Buldhana district of Maharashtra state.
• It was created due to a meteorite.
• It is the only known saline crater lake in the world, formed by the impact of a meteorite about 50,000 years ago.
• Its water is seven times saltier than seawater.
• The lake has a diameter of 1.2 kilometers and a depth of 150 meters, and is surrounded by a rim of hills that rise up to 75 degrees.
• One of the most striking aspects is its color, which changes from green to pink depending on the season and the water conditions. This is caused by the presence of microorganisms that thrive in the saline and alkaline environment of the lake.

Q1: What is a meteorite?

A meteorite is a fragment of rock or metal from space that survives its passage through Earth's atmosphere and lands on the surface. Meteorites originate from celestial bodies such as asteroids, comets, or even planets and provide valuable insights into the early solar system's composition and history.

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