Makhtesh Ramon, Israel
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daliazzz
N 30° 03.148 E 034° 50.135
36R E 676960 N 3326018
The world's largest erosion cirque (crater), located at the peak of Mount Negev in the south of Israel.
Waymark Code: WM8PYF
Location: Israel
Date Posted: 04/30/2010
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Makhtesh Ramon is the largest erosion crater - a geological landform regarded to be unique to the Negev desert of Israel and the Sinai Peninsula. Ramon is one of 7 erosion craters in the world. The crater is 40km long, 2-10km wide and 500m deep, and is shaped like an elongated heart.
Makhtesh Ramon contains a diversity of rocks including clay hills known for their fantastic red and yellow colors and forms. The hills to the north-eastern edge of the makhtesh were once entirely covered by spiral ammonite fossils, ranging from the size of snails to that of tractor wheels although these have mainly been extracted so only smaller fossils can be found here today.
There are many hiking routes inside the Makhtesh, but requires 4x4 vehicle to visit in some areas. Maps are available at the Visitor Center.
Waymark is confirmed to be publicly accessible: yes
Access fee (In local currency): .00
Requires a high clearance vehicle to visit.: no
Requires 4x4 vehicle to visit.: no
Public Transport available: no
Website reference: [Web Link]
Parking Coordinates: Not Listed
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Visit Instructions:
No specific requirements, just have fun visiting the waymark.