Deccan Traps

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf geological formation
gptkbp:associatedWith mass extinction event
gptkbp:built Cretaceous period
gptkbp:composedOf basalt lava
multiple layers of volcanic rock
gptkbp:contains fossils
gptkbp:hasImpactOn climate change
gptkbp:hasRecognition paleontology
gptkbp:hasTheme geologists
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Deccan Traps
gptkbp:influencedBy plate tectonics
gptkbp:isA natural monument
trap_rock_formation
gptkbp:isAssociatedWith gptkb:Deccan_volcanic_province
climate models
tectonic plate movements
ancient volcanic activity
the study of ancient climates
gptkbp:isChallengedBy produced over 1 million cubic kilometers of lava
gptkbp:isCharacterizedBy high elevation
rich soil fertility
extensive lava flows
extensive lava plateaus
thick layers of basalt
gptkbp:isConsidered a significant geological feature
one of the largest volcanic provinces
a key area for geological research
a natural laboratory for scientists
gptkbp:isExaminedBy paleomagnetic studies
its volcanic history
its environmental impact
gptkbp:isExploredIn geothermal energy
gptkbp:isHomeTo unique ecosystems
various wildlife species
various plant species
cultural heritage sites
ancient human settlements
gptkbp:isInfluencedBy gptkb:Indian_monsoon
regional geology
earth science research
understanding volcanic eruptions
understanding_Earth's_history.
gptkbp:isKnownFor its biodiversity
its geological history
large volcanic eruptions
gptkbp:isLinkedTo the study of mass extinctions
dinosaurs extinction
the_formation_of_the_Indian_subcontinent
volcanic_activity_in_the_Indian_Ocean
gptkbp:isLocatedIn gptkb:Maharashtra
gptkbp:isLocatedNear gptkb:Mumbai
gptkbp:isNotedFor its scenic landscapes
its archaeological significance
its unique rock formations
its rich mineral deposits
gptkbp:isPartOf gptkb:Deccan_Plateau
gptkb:Western_Ghats
Indian_subcontinent
Indian_geological_history
gptkbp:isRecognizedFor UNESCO_World_Heritage_Site
gptkbp:isRelatedTo gptkb:K-Pg_boundary
gptkbp:isStudiedIn geology
volcanic gas emissions
its stratigraphy
its ecological impact
its mineral resources
gptkbp:isSuitableFor studying volcanic activity
gptkbp:locatedIn gptkb:India
gptkbp:sparked around 66 million years ago
gptkbp:surroundingArea approximately 500,000 square kilometers