How was the Deccan Plateau formed?

The evolution of the Deccan Syneclise was complete with the outpouring of the lavas, but the Rajmahal and Sylhet events continued into the Cretaceous. The main volcanic event occurred in a short period between 60-65 m.y. read more

The Deccan Plateau is a large plateau in western and southern India. It rises to 100 metres (330 ft) in the north, and to more than 1,000 metres (3,300 ft) in the south, forming a raised triangle within the South-pointing triangle of the Indian subcontinent's coastline. read more

Deccan Plateau was formed due to the Volcanic Eruption in Central India, millions of years back. The lava that got erupted was Basic type of lava i. e. It had less Silica percentage to make it more fluid. read more

The plateau is bounded on the east and west by the Ghats, escarpments that meet at the plateau’s southern tip. Its northern extremity is the Satpura Range. The Deccan’s average elevation is about 2,000 feet (600 metres), sloping generally eastward. read more