2008 © Maxim Tabachnik
Stalactite and Flowstone Formations
Spotlighting picks out tall stalactites and sheet-like flowstone that descend from the cave ceiling in irregular ridges. These calcite formations grew as mineral-rich water dripped and spread over the rock surface during the Quaternary period (2.6 million–11,700 years ago). Their massive scale and banded surfaces record subtle shifts in water flow and cave climate over time.
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