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No, stalactites generally form more slowly than stalagmites. Stalactites are formations that hang from the ceiling of caves and are created by mineral-rich water dripping from above, while stalagmites grow from the ground up as mineral deposits accumulate from water dripping onto the cave floor. The rate of growth for both formations can vary depending on factors like the mineral content of the water and the size of the cave.
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Where can you find stalactites and stalagmites other than caves?
Stalactites and stalagmites can also form in underground tunnels, lava tubes, mines, and man-made structures like abandoned buildings and tunnels. They require a source of water to form as minerals are deposited over time.
Why are stalagmites stronger than stalactites?
Probably since stalgtites cling to the ceiling and earth's gravity is constantly pulling them downward. Stalagmites have a more stable base
What are stalactites and stalagmites?
When underground in a cave, you may find cone-like limestone structures on the ceiling and the floor. On the ceiling are stalactites. (They hold on tite.). On the floor are stalagmites. Where they meet, the combined structure is called a column.Formation of Stalactites and StalagmitesWhere limestone is present above a cave, it can be dissolved by water as calcium bicarbonate. When it drips down into a cave, it reverts to particles of calcium carbonate in the air. If the water carries to the floor of the cave, stalagmites (limestone pinnacles) are formed. If the calcium precipitates before it can drip, an "icicle" of limestone, a stalactite, hangs from the ceiling. Usually these forms are created simultaneously, and may merge to form columns or sheets of columns.Unlike their icy counterparts, stalactites and stalagmites take hundreds to thousands of years to form, at an average of 5/1000ths of an inch (.13 mm) a year. A stalagmite in an Oregon cave has grown less than 1/4 of an inch since it was broken off 100 years ago!
Which one of the following statements is correct A Stalagmites are narrower than stalactites B Stalagmites form on the ceiling of a cavern C Stalagmites are formed from water containing salt?
The only statement actually listed is not correct, at least not always. (We're really not ideally set up here for multiple choice questions.) the answer is: Stalagmites are coned-shaped deposits. D is correct. Stalagmites are cone-shaped deposits. +++ As a general rule C is wrong, certainly in limestone; but Iranian cavers recently discovered a beautiful cave formed entirely by dissolution of the salt in a massive rock-salt bed; and this contains really lovely salt-crystal formations! A more common exception is gypsum - calcium sulphate - which often appears as lovely, fine porcupine quill-like elongated crystals, on the clay which it is its mineral source.
What do you call Stalactites and stalagmites that meets together?
It's called a column, there's no more technical term than that, as far as I can find. +++ You are right; "column" is both common and technical term for it.
Is stalagmites are narrower than stalactites?
if you mean are stalagmites narrower than stalactites then they can both be bigger than each other because there sises are nearly allways different
Where can you find stalactites and stalagmites other than caves?
Stalactites and stalagmites can also form in underground tunnels, lava tubes, mines, and man-made structures like abandoned buildings and tunnels. They require a source of water to form as minerals are deposited over time.
Do stalagmites and stalactites have cells?
No. Only living organisms have cells. Although stalagmites and stalactites appear to grow, it is not due to the reproduction of cells or living organisms. Stalagmites and stalactites are composed of atoms which are connected into molecules. They are made of the same things as any other rock.
Are stalagmites and stalactites igneous or sedimentary rock?
Stalagmites and stalactites are formed in caves from minerals deposited by dripping water. They are typically made of sedimentary rock, such as limestone, travertine, or gypsum, rather than igneous rock.
3 Why are stalagmites stronger than stalactites?
Probably since stalgtites cling to the ceiling and earth's gravity is constantly pulling them downward. Stalagmites have a more stable base
Why are stalagmites stronger than stalactites?
Probably since stalgtites cling to the ceiling and earth's gravity is constantly pulling them downward. Stalagmites have a more stable base
Is a stalagmite bigger than a stalactite?
yes it is bigger because more water falls down and less gets evaporated so stalactites are formed of less size and stalagmites are bigger, some stalactites are bigger.
What are stalactites and stalagmites?
When underground in a cave, you may find cone-like limestone structures on the ceiling and the floor. On the ceiling are stalactites. (They hold on tite.). On the floor are stalagmites. Where they meet, the combined structure is called a column.Formation of Stalactites and StalagmitesWhere limestone is present above a cave, it can be dissolved by water as calcium bicarbonate. When it drips down into a cave, it reverts to particles of calcium carbonate in the air. If the water carries to the floor of the cave, stalagmites (limestone pinnacles) are formed. If the calcium precipitates before it can drip, an "icicle" of limestone, a stalactite, hangs from the ceiling. Usually these forms are created simultaneously, and may merge to form columns or sheets of columns.Unlike their icy counterparts, stalactites and stalagmites take hundreds to thousands of years to form, at an average of 5/1000ths of an inch (.13 mm) a year. A stalagmite in an Oregon cave has grown less than 1/4 of an inch since it was broken off 100 years ago!
Which one of the following statements is correct A Stalagmites are narrower than stalactites B Stalagmites form on the ceiling of a cavern C Stalagmites are formed from water containing salt?
The only statement actually listed is not correct, at least not always. (We're really not ideally set up here for multiple choice questions.) the answer is: Stalagmites are coned-shaped deposits. D is correct. Stalagmites are cone-shaped deposits. +++ As a general rule C is wrong, certainly in limestone; but Iranian cavers recently discovered a beautiful cave formed entirely by dissolution of the salt in a massive rock-salt bed; and this contains really lovely salt-crystal formations! A more common exception is gypsum - calcium sulphate - which often appears as lovely, fine porcupine quill-like elongated crystals, on the clay which it is its mineral source.
Is it true that stalagmites are narrower than stalactites?
Usually yes: its formative calcite solution is concentrated on the tip of a stalactite but spreads out on impact with the cave floor or the top of the stalagmite.
What do you call Stalactites and stalagmites that meets together?
It's called a column, there's no more technical term than that, as far as I can find. +++ You are right; "column" is both common and technical term for it.
What causes the formation of most caves as well as stalactites and stalagmites?
Running water, and the acids from dissolved gases, slowly carve out the stone to form an erosive cave. Where limestone is present above the cave, it will drip out as calcium bicarbonate in water, which reverts to particles of calcium carbonate in air. If the water carries to the floor of the cave, stalagmites (limestone pinnacles) are formed. If the calcium precipitates before it can drip, an "icicle" of limestone, a stalactite, hangs from the ceiling. Usually these forms are created simultaneously, and may merge to form columns or sheets of columns.Unlike their icy counterparts, stalactites and stalagmites take hundreds to thousands of years to form, at an average of 5/1000ths of an inch (.13 mm) a year. A stalagmite in an Oregon cave has grown less than 1/4 of an inch since it was broken off 100 years ago!
