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Stalactites grow .005 inches per year. It will take 200 years to grow one inch.

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Does stalactites grow upword or downword?

Stalactites grow downwards


From which part of a cave do stalactites grow?

you find a stalactites in the east side of the cave.


How fast do stalactites and stalagmites normally grow?

Stalactites grow .005 inches per year. It will take 200 years to grow one inch. 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


Can stalactites grow on trees?

yes or no


Can rocks grow like stalactites and stalagmites?

No, rocks cannot grow like stalactites and stalagmites. Stalactites and stalagmites are formed from minerals that are deposited from water dripping in caves over thousands of years, while rocks are solid masses that do not exhibit the same type of growth.


When a stalactites and a stalagmite grow together it and called?

a column


Where do stalactites grow the top or bottom of a cave?

Stalactites grow from the ceiling of a cave when mineral-rich water drips down and deposits minerals on the cave ceiling.


How can you grow real calcium carbonate stalactites?

To grow real calcium carbonate stalactites, you can set up a controlled environment with a solution of calcium bicarbonate dripped onto a surface over time. As the water evaporates, calcium carbonate will accumulate and form stalactites. This process requires patience as the stalactites grow slowly, usually taking several weeks to months to achieve desired results.


What direction would the stalactites and stalagmites be in?

The stalactites hang from the ceiling, and the stalagmites are on the ground.


Are stalactites found on the bottom of caves?

no, stalactites grow from the ceiling, like an iceicle. stalagmites grow from the ground and stand up. A way to remember it is stalactite has a "c" for ceiling and stalagmite has a "g" for ground no, stalactites grow from the ceiling, like an iceicle. stalagmites grow from the ground and stand up. A way to remember it is stalactite has a "c" for ceiling and stalagmite has a "g" for ground


Do stalactites grow toward the cave ceiling?

Yes, stalactites do grow toward the cave ceiling. Stalactites form when mineral-rich water drips from the ceiling of a cave and leaves behind deposits of minerals over time. As each droplet of water evaporates, it leaves behind a small amount of mineral deposit, causing the stalactite to gradually grow downward from the ceiling.


Why do stalactites grow on cellings?

Stalactites grow on ceilings because mineral-rich water drips from the roof of a cave, leaving behind deposits of calcium carbonate as the water evaporates. Over time, these deposits build up and harden into the cone-shaped structures known as stalactites.