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Stalagmite: A Stalagmite is a rock formation that has been formed by the dripping of water from the ceiling of a cavern for thousands of million of years creating a pointed rock, thick at the base and thinner at the top. Stalagmites are on the floors of caves.
Stalactite: A stalactite forms the same way as a stalagmite except that it is attached to the ceiling instead of the ground
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Which sedimentation process forms stalagtites?
Precipitation forms stalagtites.
How are stalagtites and stalagmites formed?
iec that comes from the roof
What are some examples of constuctive force?
volcanoes,earthquakes,and stalagtites.
Where is sneasel in almia castle?
in the room past where the stalagtites have fallen into the ice.
Does a stalagmite hang from the roof of a cave?
yes,Stalagmites do hang from the roof . Stalagtites come up from the ground.:)
Who are famous mineralogists?
Angsiah Brown. He discovered that stalagtites and stalagmites do grow 1 cm every 1,000 years.
Can you tell me a poem about caves?
caves caves caves caves why do u want to know?
What is the proper name for hanging rocks?
If they're in a cave,hanging from the roof, they are stalagtites. A stalagtite holds tight to the roof, and a stalagmite grows from the ground up and might someday touch the roof.
Do stalagmites hang up or down?
Stalagmites grow from the floor, stalagtites hang from the ceiling. I remember this by thinking stalagmites "might reach the ceiling" and stalactites are "tightly held"
How long does it take for a stalagmite to grow?
impressively it takes 1 million years for stalagmites and stalagtites to grow at the most 1cm. Hope this helps you people:^) Way off!! On average, stalagmites/stalagtites grow at .13 mm or .005 inches per year, and up to 3 mm or .12 inches per year. That would be about 100 yrs to grow 1cm on average.
How does calcite hardens to form stalagtites and stalagmites?
Calcite hardens to form stalactites and stalagmites through the process of precipitation. Water containing dissolved calcite drips from the ceiling of a cave, leaving behind small amounts of calcite with each drop. Over time, these deposits accumulate and harden into the formations we see in caves.
How does water turn into stalagmites and stalagtites?
Water containing minerals dissolves limestone as it drips through caves, leaving behind mineral deposits that accumulate over time and form stalagmites (which grow up from the ground) and stalactites (which hang from the ceiling). This process, known as mineral precipitation, can take thousands of years to create these formations.
