Initially believed to be of volcanic origin, the Lonar lake is now recognized as to have been created by the hypervelocity impact of either a comet or a meteorite about 52,000 years ago.

In Buldhana district, an additional ₹64.83 crore was sanctioned for the preservation, conservation, and development of Lonar Lake. This includes ₹35.19 crore for a sewage treatment project ...