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Most rocks are not entirely waterproof - they have cracks and channels where water can seep through.
Caves are often found in limestone rock, which is easily dissolved by rainwater seepage through tiny channels. The rainwater contains dissolved carbon dioxide, which makes it slightly acid, which dissolves the limestone very effectively. When a lime rich water droplet evaporates (dries up) on the roof of a cave the tiny amounts of lime are left behind in the form of stalactites.
The water in caves accumulates slowly and can be very old water - water that fell as rain thousands of years ago.
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What is a speleothems formation in a cave?
it is a cave formation deposited by dripping or flowing water . it is NOT a natural bridge
How do stalagmites and stalactites form in a cave?
They are carbonate deposits formed by dripping water in air-filled cavities.
How do you use the word stalagmite in a sentence?
A Stalagmite forms on a cave floor from the dripping of Mineral Rich water.
What deposit is a roof of cave?
A deposit on the roof of a cave is typically referred to as a stalactite, which is a mineral formation hanging from the ceiling that is formed by the dripping of mineral-rich water. Stalactites are a common feature in caves and can vary in size and shape depending on the minerals present in the water dripping from the cave ceiling.
What term refers to the formations that grow at the top of the cave?
Stalactites are the formations that grow downwards from the roof or top of a cave due to mineral-laden water dripping through the cave's ceiling.
What is the difference in stalacites and stalagmites?
Stalactites are formations that hang from the ceiling of a cave, while stalagmites are formations that rise from the cave floor. Stalactites are formed by mineral-rich water dripping from the ceiling, while stalagmites are formed by the same water dripping and depositing minerals on the cave floor.
What is the pointed section of a cave called?
The pointed section of a cave is called a stalactite. Stalactites hang from the ceiling of caves and are formed by mineral deposits from dripping water.
What cave formations are formed from water drippings on the cave floor?
Stalagmites are cave formations that are formed when water dripping onto the cave floor evaporates and leaves behind mineral deposits, building up over time to create a cone-shaped structure.
What happens when a water table is lower than a cave?
With luck, the cave drains.
How is form a stalactites?
Do you mean "How are stalactites formed?" ? They are deposits of calcite precipitated from solution in water dripping from joints in cave roofs.
Do you need a dragon amulet to enter the water cave?
Yes.
How do stalagmites fom?
They are deposits of calcium carbonate formed on the floor of a cave by the dripping of calcareous water. Can take thousands of years to 'grow'
