Undara Volcanic National Park is noted for its lava tubes and rich mineral deposits. For millions of years, Undara was an active shield volcano.
A massive eruption occurred in the volcano. The lava tubes and caves that we see today were formed when rivers of lava confined to a valley crusted over and formed a roof.
The lava tubes in the Undara Volcanic National Park contain the remains of the Earth’s longest flow of lava originating from a single volcanic crater. Numerous caves were formed within the lava tubes and these are now fertile pockets in which plant and animal species thrive.
Out of these, Bayliss Cave is considered one of the world’s most important, biologically diverse caves. The mineral wealth of the Park includes topaz, moonstone, peridot, aquamarine, gamet, quartz and gold. The Park also has many perennial springs which provide important habitats for a range of wildlife.
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