Cave Formations

The majority of cave formations are composed of calcium carbonate, which is dissolved from the surrounding rock by water and then deposited as the water evaporates.

Stalactites are cave formations that hang from the ceiling and are formed by the deposition of minerals from water droplets.

Stalagmites are cave formations that rise from the floor and are formed by the deposition of minerals from water droplets.

Columns are formed when stalactites and stalagmites meet and grow together.

Flowstone is a type of cave formation that forms on the walls of a cave and is created by the deposition of minerals from water flowing over the surface.

Helictites are known for their delicate and intricate structure and often grow in twisted or spiral shapes.

Shield formations are cave formations that resemble a shield or disk and are formed by the deposition of minerals from water droplets.

Soda straws are known for their thin and delicate structure and often grow in clusters.

Drapery formations are cave formations that resemble a curtain or drapery and are formed by the deposition of minerals from water flowing over the surface.

Pancake formations are known for their rounded or bulbous shape and are formed by the deposition of minerals from water droplets.

Column formations are cave formations that resemble a pillar or column and are formed by the deposition of minerals from water droplets.

Spike formations are known for their sharp and pointed shape and are formed by the deposition of minerals from water droplets.

Rosette formations are cave formations that resemble a flower or rosette and are formed by the deposition of minerals from water droplets.

Flowstone formations are known for their smooth and rounded surface and are formed by the deposition of minerals from water flowing over the surface.

Helictites are known for their delicate and intricate structure and often grow in twisted or spiral shapes, sometimes horizontally.