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The limestone caverns themselves are formed by groundwater gradually dissolving the limestone rock. In this process, some of the limestone is taken into solution, and under favourable conditions, it will form a drip on the roof of a cavern. This may eventually build to form a stalactite above, and perhaps also a stalagmite below it.
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How do stalactites limestone cavern most likely form?
The limestone caverns themselves are formed by groundwater gradually dissolving the limestone rock. In this process, some of the limestone is taken into solution, and under favourable conditions, it will form a drip on the roof of a cavern. This may eventually build to form a stalactite above, and perhaps also a stalagmite below it.
What causes icicles to form in a cavern?
Caverns that form in limestone areas, due to rain water dissolving the limestone over millions of years, produce stalactites and stalagmites. Stalactites are icicle-like rock formations of deposited limestone hanging down from the cavern's roof. Stalagmites grow upwards from the cavern floor, due to the limestone solution dripping on the floor from the roof. In some cases, the stalactite and stalagmite joins in the middle to form a column.
Caverns most commonly form in what type of bedrock?
limestone
What are stalactites and stalagmites made of?
According to Wikipedia, below: "Stalactites are formed by the deposition of calcium carbonate and other minerals, which is precipitated from mineralized water solutions. Limestone is the chief form of calcium carbonate rock which is dissolved by water that contains carbon dioxide, forming a calcium bicarbonate solution in underground caverns."
Where is the stalactities and stalagmites?
Which ones? Oh, and "stalactites". They form in caves developed in limestone.
What are limestone pillars?
The hard and huge mountains are known as lime stone pillars.
What does groundwater naturally contain that allows it to dissolve limestone and form caverns?
Carbonic Acid
Are areas of alluvial fans found where groundwater erodes limestone to form valleys sinkholes and caverns?
no
Where would you go if wanted to see stalactite?
Stalactites and stalagmites form in caves developed in limestone. Since this covers most caves, and caves tend to be turned into show-caves only if well-decorated (with numerous stalactites etc), then visiting show-caves would be a good start if you wish to see these formations!
What mineral forms stalactites and stalagmites?
A metamorphic form of limestone is marble.
Where in caves do you find calcite?
Precipitated as stalactites, stalagmites etc - and it is the primary constituent of the limestone in which the vast majority of caves form!
How and where do most caverns form?
Most caverns form through a process called speleogenesis, which occurs when groundwater dissolves limestone or other soluble rocks over millions of years. These dissolved materials create openings and passages underground, eventually forming caverns. The most common locations for cavern formation are in areas with thick limestone deposits, such as karst regions.
