Lonar Lake, located in the district of Buldana, Maharashtra,is one of the most popular attractions of the region

Lonar Lake, located in the district of Buldana, Maharashtra

Lonar Lake, located in the district of Buldana, Maharashtra, is one of the most popular attractions of the region. It is said that this lake was formed as a result of a meteor that bombarded the earth. It is theorised that the chemical constituents of the meteor along with the regional soil, give the lake both saline and alkaline properties at different points.The unique nature of the lake has made it a subject of several studies and researches conducted by ecologists, geologists, naturalists and even astronomers. Some of renowned institutions that have conducted researches here include names like United States Geological Survey, Geological Society of India and University of Sagar.