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Borra Caves

Borra Caves
Borra Caves

Borra Caves (Telugu: Borrā Guhalu) are a limestone cave system in Ananthagiri hills of the Araku Valley in Alluri Sitharama Raju district, Andhra Pradesh. They feature extensive karst formations, including stalactites, stalagmites, and other speleothems. "Borra" means "hole" in Telugu language.

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Clay mineral.

1951 eruption of Mount Lamington.

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