Flowstone Formations
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Flowstone Formations

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Formed over hundreds of thousands of years, these cascading flowstones in the Wonder Cave are created by mineral-rich water slowly depositing calcite. Their draped appearance inspired the term cave curtains . These structures record subtle shifts in climate and groundwater, preserving a natural archive of environmental history.