Takhti-Tepha Natural Monument Explained

Takhti-Tepha Natural Monument
Iucn Category:III
Map:Georgia#Georgia Kakheti
Relief:1
Location: Georgia
Nearest City:Dedoplistsqaro
Coordinates:41.2457°N 95.617°W
Area Km2:0.1
Governing Body:Agency of Protected Areas
Website:Takhti-Tepha Natural Monument

Takhti-Tepha Natural Monument (Georgian: ტახტი-თეფას ბუნების ძეგლი) is a landform created by the eruption of mud, slurries, water and gases in proximity of Takhti-Tepha mountain range. This mud volcano is located on plane, south of Dali water reservoir, at 620 m above sea level in Dedoplistsqaro Municipality, Georgia and incorporated in Vashlovani Protected Areas.[1] Mud craters, along with small open vents are constantly active, erupting mud, oil and gas.[2] The length of the pedestrian path across the Takhti-Tepha Natural Monument is 0.5 km. The total area of the natural monument is 9.7 ha.The largest mud cater is 3,5-4 m in diameter. The landscape is built of sandstones and clays.

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Notes and References

  1. https://www.protectedplanet.net/takhti-tefa-natural-monument Takhti-Tefa in Georgia
  2. https://georgiantravelguide.com/en/routes/takhti-tepha-mud-volcan/ Takhti Tepha mud Volcano.