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Stalactites and Stalagmites

February 8th 2008 07:08
Stalactites are formed by the deposition of calcium carbonate and other minerals, which is precipitated from mineralized water solutions. The corresponding formation on the floor is known as a stalagmite. Given enough time, these formations can meet and fuse to create columns.

Below are pictures of some pretty impressive formations in limestone caves. Whether they are stalactites or stalagmites is for you to decide!



Stalagmite Pictures



Stalactites and Stalagmites in pictures


Pictures taken of stalactites and stalagmites in caves


Large stalactites and stalagmites while caving



pictures of huge stalactites and stalagmites while caving





*These images used with permission from Damn Funny Pictures.

**This article is licensed under the GNU Free Documentation Licence. It uses material from the Wikipedia article Stalactite.
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Comment by Mountain Fog

February 8th 2008 12:46


Infognito
Screen Trek
QUOTE ME NO QUOTES!
They really are amazing, I've never seen them in the flesh, and always wished to, and yet, for the last year and a half I have lived just an hours drive from the Jenolan caves!!!

This year, I definitely will get down there, demanding pug dog or not!

cheers

fog

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