Unveiling The Origins: The Formation Journey Of Stalactites And Stalagmites
Stalactites and stalagmites form when calcium carbonate, dissolved in groundwater, is deposited in a cave. Water evaporates, condenses on the cave ceiling, and drips onto the floor. The dissolved calcium carbonate precipitates out of the water, forming stalactites on the ceiling and stalagmites on the floor. Over time, the stalactites and stalagmites can grow to…