DHODIYAM POTHOLE
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Description
NOTE 1: DUTT (1955, 1981) mentions »potholes« (whirlpools) called –>Bhirava Gundam, –>Chenchula Gundalu, –>Dhodiyam, –>Kannikala Gundalu, –>Pachagundalu, –>Pedda Ahobilam Potholes, and –>Varaha Gundam. NOTE 2: »The Gandikota plateau near Dhodiyam (14°56 : 78°14') is formed of horizontally disposed Cuddapah quartzites« (DUTT 1955).
One of the »potholes« (note 1) or whirlpools which »have been created by the youthful streams either below where they fall or where tributary nalas [water courses] join them« (DUTT 1955: 121). SITUATION: »The Dhodiyam stream which flows on horizontal quartzites of the Gandikota plateau [note 2] creates a picturesque falls [sic!] at about one mile [1.608 km] east of Dhodiyam and has cut a deep pot-hole below the falls« (DUTT 1955: 119).
Cavités proche
| Distance (km) | Nom | Longueur (m) | Profondeur (m) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12.8 | Pandi Gawi | ||
| 14.2 | BRAHMAGIRI GUHA, Dappepalle | ||
| 16.6 | DAPALLE SHELTERS | ||
| 17.3 | ALAGAR CAVERN, Kidampatti | ||
| 18.9 | KIDARIPATTI (Cave at) | ||
| 19.7 | NELA BILAM, Talaricherevu | ||
| 20.6 | BANDARLAPALLE CAVE | ||
| 21.4 | NAYALA BILAMU | ||
| 22.7 | NELA BILAM, Bandarlapalle |