Takhti-Tepha Natural Monument
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![]() Takhti-Tepha mud volcano. | |
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Nearest city | Dedoplistsqaro |
Coordinates | 41°14.741′N 45°50.617′E / 41.245683°N 45.843617°E |
Area | 0.1 km2 (0.039 sq mi) |
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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- ^ Takhti-Tefa in Georgia Protected Planet
- ^ Takhti Tepha mud Volcano. Georgian Travel Guide