Source: TH
Context: The unique flat-top landscapes called sada, located in the Konkan region of Maharashtra, are rich in biodiversity and cultural significance.
About Sada:
- What it is: Flat-top plateaus formed by centuries of erosion, locally called sada, meaning a large flat area.
- Located in: Found in the Konkan region of Maharashtra, particularly in Ratnagiri district, between the Arabian Sea and the Western Ghats.
- How they are established: Created due to geological weathering of lateritic soil and erosion processes over centuries.
- Other names: Similar to pathar plateaus, such as the Kaas Plateau in Satara district.
- Geographical features:
- Rocky terrain with lateritic soil, transforming into lush biodiversity hubs during monsoons.
- Serve as freshwater catchments due to their unique geology.
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