stalagtite
stalagtite
This is called a "Stalactite"
They are formed by the deposit of minerals. They are left behind by evaporation.
Stalactites are found hanging from the roof of a cave, as opposed to stalagmites, which grow up from the floor. Remembering the difference is easy - stalactites are "tite" to the ceiling!
This type of deposit is called a stalactite. Stalactites are made up of calcium deposits from the runoff water coming into the cave.
A deposit on the roof of a cave is typically referred to as a stalactite, which is a mineral formation hanging from the ceiling that is formed by the dripping of mineral-rich water. Stalactites are a common feature in caves and can vary in size and shape depending on the minerals present in the water dripping from the cave ceiling.
Stalactites form at the roof of the cave. These are mineral deposits that hang from the ceiling and are typically made of calcium carbonate. They form as water containing dissolved minerals drips from the roof and the minerals gradually accumulate over time, creating the elongated formations known as stalactites.
stalactite
That's called a stalagmite. A similar object descending from the roof of a cave = is a stalactite.
Stalactites are the ones that hang from the roof; the ones that grow up from the floor are called stalagmites.
The roof of a cave is referred to as the "ceiling" or "overhang".
stalactites are a deposit, usually of calcium carbonate, shaped like an icicle,hanging from the roof of a cave or the like, and formed by thedripping of percolating calcareous water.