Meghalaya's Krem Puri cave is World's longest sandstone cave

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The Krem Puri cave in Meghalaya, India, is notable for being the longest sandstone cave in the world.

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Discovered and mapped by a team of cavers from the Meghalaya Adventurers’ Association in 2016, Krem Puri extends for about 24.5 kilometers.

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It is located near the village of Laitsohum, in the Mawsynram region of Meghalaya

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The cave is composed primarily of sandstone, a feature that sets it apart from the more commonly known limestone caves in the region.

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The cave contains an array of geological formations, including stalactites, stalagmites, and other speleothems.

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The intricate network of passages and chambers within Krem Puri provides a unique opportunity for studying the geological processes that shape sandstone caves.

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The cave's unique environment supports species that are specially adapted to life in the dark, making it an interesting site for biological studies.

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