*Even though Makhtesh Ramon means "Ramon crater" in Hebrew, it is not the crater from meteorite, nor from volcanic eruption. It is the world's largest natural "erosion crater" 🌬💦💨.
*Hundreds of millions of years ago, the Negev desert was covered by an ocean. Due to tectotic movements the ocean started to move to the north, leaving behind a steep cliff .
*In this way, approximately 5 million years ago, the valley started to form with rivers carving the inside of the crater much faster than the surrounding walls because of its softer rock.
*The crater gradually washed out, reaching the deepest point of 500 m (1600 ft) below the sea level in Saharonim Spring, that became the crater's only one natural water source.
*The best time to visit the Ramon crater is in the early morning, specially before and right after the sunrise. First of all it is soooooooo beautiful to see the sun popping up behind the mountains and the valley. Secondly, later on, after 10.00 it may become extremely hot in the desert. So take it into account and enjoy the great great view!

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