Column- when a stalagtite & stalagmite have joined together!:
Column- when a stalagtite & stalagmite have joined together!
Mini-columns & stalagmites:
Mini-columns & stalagmites
Helectite:
Helectite
More helectites-notice how they come out horizontally:
More helectites-notice how they come out horizontally
Soda Straws – represent the start of stalactites:
Soda Straws – represent the start of stalactites
Popcorn (cave coral) - is a common type of cave coral. Unlike many formations, which grow from loss of carbon dioxide, Popcorn grows as a product of evaporation:
Popcorn (cave coral) - is a common type of cave coral. Unlike many formations, which grow from loss of carbon dioxide, Popcorn grows as a product of evaporation
Bacon – walls of cave minerals:
Bacon – walls of cave minerals
Bacon, backlit with light:
Bacon, backlit with light
Slide11:
Sinkholes
Slide12:
This is a large sinkhole
Caves are home to a variety of life. :
Caves are home to a variety of life.