Stalactites are found hanging from the roof of a cave, as opposed to stalagmites, which grow up from the floor. Remembering the difference is easy - stalactites are "tite" to the ceiling!
Stalactite's are mineral deposits that form on the roof of a cave.
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The Cave of Wonders
The Roof - film - was created on 1956-10-06.
TERRA COTTA ROOF
mad man on the roof
They are formed by the deposit of minerals. They are left behind by evaporation.
A sinkhole is formed when the roof of a cave collapses.
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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.
This is called a "Stalactite"
stalactites are a deposit, usually of calcium carbonate, shaped like an icicle,hanging from the roof of a cave or the like, and formed by thedripping of percolating calcareous water.
A large hole formed when a roof of a cave collapses.
A large hole formed when a roof of a cave collapses.
A sinkhole forms.
Shakehole or Sinkhole - when the collapse extends to the surface. (Not all cave roof collapses disturb the surface above.)