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Do stalactites grow up from the bottom of a cavern due to the deposit of minerals over time?
No those are stalagmites. stalactites grow from calcite (or mineral) deposits from water dripping from cracks from the ceiling. :) hope this helped
What do you call the stony conical projections that hang from the roof of a cave?
Stalactites. Those growing up from the floor are Stalagmites. Their "stony" material is usually the mineral calcite (crystalline calcium carbonate).
What grows faster from stalactites and stalagmites?
I'd guess stalagmites. Stalagmites are formed when water and acids are dripping from a stalactite...for a stalactite to form there must be years of oxidization, but I guess a stalagmite could be made at 4-5 years... +++ They probably grow at similar rates, at least by volume if not necessarily by length, and the rate is probably fairly specific to the individual site. ' Add 00 to those figures. None have been found to grow in 4-5 years, though scientists studying deposits in one Italian caves were startled to find a glass bottle only a few decades old inside one stalagmite! That is exceptionally fast. Normally, these formations, which grow by precipitation of calcium carbonate, not by oxidation or dripping acids, take hundreds or thousands of years to grow.
What is meant by staglamites?
I believe what you're referring to is actually a 'Stalagmite.' A stalagmite is the build-up of drippings from the ceiling of a cave rich in limestone and other minerals. Over thousands of years the continual drip, drip, drip, begins to solidify, appearing at first as little more than a smooth spot on the cave floor. In time, as the same drip perpetually hits the same spot below, the minerals accumulate and eventually begin to rise from the bottom of the floor. After thousands and even millions of years, those cumulative drips create a spherical cone which reaches towards the ceiling of the cave. In the same theme, it is most probable that the same period of dripping from the ceiling, begins to create a downward-facing cone, which often looks like an icicle. Consequently, the downward cone grows almost at the same rate as the upward growing cone. These hanging cones are referred to as 'Stalactites.' Over time, the two will eventually meet. When this occurs and the Stalactite has now formed with the stalagmite, this is referred to as a column. Not all Stalactites and stalagmites are cylindrical. They can overlap, similar to a soft ice-cream cone and some even contain smaller stalactites and stalagmites within the original column. Some become truly stunning creations of natural beauty. Should you discover one in a natural setting, you should never touch them as it can destroy the centuries of time required for the process to begin. Placing your hand on the point of drip effectively 'kills' the growth process.
What are those stars that ninjas use called?
Shurikens.
What are those icicle-like projections that go upwards in a cave called?
The rock formations that look like icicles from the ceiling are called stalactites. The ones from the floor are called stalagmites.
Which one is which the stalactites?
The ones that are the stalactites are those growing down from the cave roof. Those growing up from the floor are stalagmites. (C for ceiling, g for ground - other mnemonics are available.)
Do stalactites grow up from the bottom of a cavern due to the deposit of minerals over time?
No those are stalagmites. stalactites grow from calcite (or mineral) deposits from water dripping from cracks from the ceiling. :) hope this helped
Form of calcium carbonate in stalactites?
They are formed by dripping water, and are usually composed of calcium carbonate. Stalactites are the formations that are attached to the ceiling, whilst stalagmites are those that are attached to the ground. The sometimes meet and join to form a pillar, or column.
What do you call the stony conical projections that hang from the roof of a cave?
Stalactites. Those growing up from the floor are Stalagmites. Their "stony" material is usually the mineral calcite (crystalline calcium carbonate).
What are cone-shaped dripstone deposits that are found on the floor of caves?
Those are stalagmites. It has a 'g' in it, so think of 'Ground' to help you remember.The deposits hanging from the roof of the cave are stalactites. It has a 'c' in it, so think of 'Ceiling'. They also Stick Tight to the ceiling.
What is the frasassi caves?
The Frasassi Caves, also known as the Grotte di Frasassi, are a series of underground caves located in the Marche region of Italy. They are famous for their stunning stalactites, stalagmites, and underground lakes, making them a popular tourist destination for those interested in exploring underground geological formations.
Who is Aggie and Clifford in Child called it?
There is no characters with those names in A Child Called It
What is Charles Darwins discovery?
He dicovered how people have names and they are called b those names as a referrence
What are some names of pop ups?
THEIR ALL CALLED FRED OR BOB BECAUSE THOSE NAMES SUCK! No offense
How do you defeat ventress on alzoc 3 in Star Wars the clone wars republic heroes?
Nevermind! I figured it out on my own. For those of you who don't know how: use the droids with propellers on the bottom by launching them at Ventress, then on the next section, charge up the gun on the spider droids and fire upon the stalagmites and stalactites in the cave Ventress is in to collapse the cave. I don't remember if there's anything after that, but if there is, I'm sure it's easy.
What land forms appears on caverns?
Stalactites, stalagmites, columns, flowstones, draperies, and cave popcorn are common landforms found in caverns. These formations are created by the deposition of minerals, usually calcium carbonate, as water drips through the cave and evaporates, leaving behind mineral deposits that build up over time.
