A stalagmite (UK: /ˈstæləɡˌmaɪt/, US: /stəˈlæɡmaɪt/; from Greek σταλαγμίτης (stalagmítēs); from Ancient Greek σταλαγμίας (stalagmías) 'dropping, trickling'...
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Speleothem (redirect from Stalactite and Stalagmite)
are shaped accordingly Stalagmites are the "ground-up" counterparts of stalactites, often blunt mounds Broomstick stalagmites are very tall and spindly...
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Stalagmites is a genus of ascomycete fungi in the family Nectriaceae. It is a monotypic genus containing the sole species Stalagmites tumefaciens. Stalagmites...
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caves. The corresponding formation on the floor of the cave is known as a stalagmite. The most common stalactites are speleothems, which occur in limestone...
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that runs through the caves have formed the unusual stalactites and stalagmites formations. Travel through the caves is by tram, at certain points during...
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of speleothems ranging in size and irregularly shaped stalactites and stalagmites. The caves are basically karstic limestone structures extending to a...
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France. Annular (ring) and accumulation (pile) structures made of broken stalagmites have been found 336 metres from the cave entrance. Traces of fire were...
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Calthemite (section Stalagmites)
mimic the shapes and forms of cave speleothems, such as stalactites, stalagmites, flowstone etc. Calthemite is derived from the Latin calx (genitive calcis)...
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is adorned with speleothems such as columns, mud flows, stalactites, stalagmites, flowstone, and mirrored pools. The caverns host the Great Stalacpipe...
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monoclinic crystal system, and most often forms botryoidal, fibrous, or stalagmitic masses, in fractures and deep, underground spaces, where the water table...
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a National Natural Landmark as they "feature terraced pedestal-like stalagmites, flowstone, curtains, rimstone, domepits, and waterfalls." Originally...
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known for its stalagmites. Inside this cave is a pair of notable speleothems - stalactites shaped like a cow's udder over a large stalagmite. The area is...
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evaporation. Growths from the floor upward through this process are known as stalagmites. Different formations of speleothems include columns, soda straws, draperies...
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The Petralona skull in situ, covered by stalagmite....
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John Rutty on Howth Head, among other locations. Speleothem Stalactite Stalagmite Rutty, John (1757) A Methodical Synopsis of Mineral Waters, comprehending...
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flutes. Reed Flute Cave is filled with a large number of stalactites, stalagmites and other rock formations. Inside, there are more than 70 inscriptions...
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that fill the space in the large chambers. There are many interesting stalagmites and stalactites. One of the most spectacular chambers is known as “El...
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S2CID 163062746. Siklosy; et al. (2009). "Bronze Age volcanic event recorded in stalagmites by combined isotope and trace element studies". Rapid Communications...
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whose ceilings resemble coconut shells, with each dome having a different stalagmite and stalactite shape. Additionally, each dome is different in terms of...
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sometimes described as travertine. This produces speleothems, such as stalagmites and stalactites. Coquina is a poorly consolidated limestone composed...
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age is named after the Northeast Indian state of Meghalaya, where the stalagmite was found that is used to mark out its years. The International Commission...
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Moonmilk Rimstone Shelfstone Snottite Soda straw Speleoseismite Stalactite Stalagmite Stalagnate Vug Dwellings Cave dweller Cave-dwelling Jews Cave monastery...
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disables Carl. Frank, however, has been gravely injured having fallen on a stalagmite which punctured his back. When Carl wakes, the gravity of his actions...
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resulting in the formation of stalactites and stalagmites. Stalactites jutting from the ceiling and stalagmites rising from the floor form intricate formations...
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Pearl Temple (section "Stalagmites")
Shu-era Castle of Seven Treasures (a.k.a. Pearl Castle). It was located on Stalagmite Street outside the west gate of the city. According to the Illustrated...
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Meghalaya, located in Mawsynram, is the Mawjymbuin cave. Here a massive stalagmite has been shaped by nature into a Shivalinga. According to legend, from...
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naturally lighted cavern with a deep lagoon and many large stalactites and stalagmites. The cave is lit by sunlight which filters through holes in the ceiling...
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monsoon around the Last Interglacial derived from an annually resolved stalagmite δ18O record". Palaeogeography, Palaeoclimatology, Palaeoecology. 541:...
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novel 3,000-year temperature reconstruction method, based on the rate of stalagmite growth in a cold cave in South Africa, further suggests a cold period...
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game reserve, it is a renowned limestone cave famous for its impressive stalagmite and stalactite formations. Siju Dobakkol is home to tens of thousands...
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