- A
stalagmite (UK: /ˈstæləɡˌmaɪt/, US: /stəˈlæɡmaɪt/; from Gr**** σταλαγμίτης (
stalagmítēs); from
Ancient Gr**** σταλαγμίας (stalagmías) 'dropping, trickling'...
- 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...
- has a C for "ceiling", and
stalagmite has a G for "ground".
Another example is that
stalactites "hang on Tight" and
stalagmites "Might grow up" – with emphasis...
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mimic the
shapes and
forms of cave speleothems, such as stalactites,
stalagmites,
flowstone etc.
Calthemite is
derived from the
Latin calx (genitive calcis)...
- a
National Natural Landmark as they "feature
terraced pedestal-like
stalagmites, flowstone, curtains, rimstone, domepits, and waterfalls." Originally...
- that runs
through the
caves have
formed the
unusual stalactites and
stalagmites formations.
Travel through the
caves is by tram, at
certain points during...
- of
speleothems ranging in size and
irregularly shaped stalactites and
stalagmites. The
caves are
basically karstic limestone structures extending to a...
- evaporation.
Growths from the
floor upward through this
process are
known as
stalagmites.
Different formations of
speleothems include columns, soda straws, draperies...
- is
adorned with
speleothems such as columns, mud flows, stalactites,
stalagmites, flowstone, and
mirrored pools. The
caverns host the
Great Stalacpipe...
