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Stalagmite

earth science Maturity 11-13

Rocks grow on cave floors. Water drips from the ceiling. It leaves bits of rock behind. These bits pile up high. They can look like fingers. Do not touch them! They grow very slowly. Can you find a cave?

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File:labeled speleothems.jpg
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File:Witch's Finger, Main Corridor, Carlsbad Cavern (51336948311).jpg
Witch's Finger, Main Corridor, Carlsbad...
File:Calthemite Stalagmite on concrete floor.jpg
Calthemite Stalagmite on concrete floor.jpg
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