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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 long does it take for a stalagmite or stalactite to grow?

Stalagmites and stalactites grow at an average rate of 0.005 to 0.01 inches per year. However, growth rates can vary depending on factors such as mineral content in the water, temperature, and cave conditions. It can take hundreds to thousands of years for them to reach a significant size.


How fast do stalactites grow?

Stalactites usually grow at a rate of about 0.005 inches to 0.03 inches per year. This growth rate varies depending on factors such as mineral content of the water dripping from the cave ceiling and the specific conditions in the cave.


How many inches does a stalactite grow in a year?

A stalactite typically grows at a rate of around 0.001 to 0.02 inches per year, depending on factors like the mineral content of the water and the size of the stalactite.


How long does it take a stalactite to grow an inch?

The average growth rate of a stalactite is 0.005 inches per year. This means it would take 200 years to grow one inch. +++ Note "average": a common value often quoted is or was 1 inch per 1000 years, but the growth rate is very variable as it depends on many different factors.

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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.


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