River Abasha Waterfall Natural Monument (Georgian: მდ. აბაშის ჩანჩქერის ბუნების ძეგლი) is a waterfall at the source of Abasha River with a height of 30 m at 630 m above sea level in Martvili Municipality, Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti region of Georgia.[1]

River Abasha Waterfall Natural Monument
IUCN category III (natural monument or feature)
River Abasha on Georgia map.
Nearest city	village Kurzu of Martvili Municipality
Coordinates	42°30.832′N 42°28.558′E
Area	0.09 km2 (0.035 sq mi)
Website	Abasha River Waterfall Natural Monument

Waterfall is on the top of huge limestone rock described as Late Cretaceous deposits, in the south-western section of Askhi Limestone Massif. It creates a hole with a diameter of 12 m at the point of fall. It is one of the distinguished waterfalls in Georgia for its aesthetic qualities as well as ecological potential.

The main waterfall stream is accompanied by two streams to it right side and one small waterfall stream to the left side. Abasha waterfall joins Abasha river from the left bank of the river. The areas in the vicinity of the waterfall and Abasha river banks are covered with dense forests. The climate in vicinity of Abasha Waterfall is humid subtropical. Waterfall itself creates microclimate which supports characteristic flora and fauna.[2]

See also

• Abasha (river)
• Balda Canyon Natural Monument
• Gachedili Canyon Natural Monument

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