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- What is the difference between a stalactite and a stalagmite?
When discussing mineral formations in caves, we often talk about stalactites and stalagmites A stalactite is an icicle-shaped formation that hangs from the ceiling of a cave and is produced by precipitation of minerals from water dripping through the cave ceiling
- NOAA Ocean Explorer: Bermuda: Search for Deep Water Caves 2009
Such stalactites and stalagmites were formed during glacial periods of lowered sea level when the caves were dry and air-filled Image courtesy of Bermuda: Search for Deep Water Caves 2009
- Origin of Bermuda and Its Caves - NOAA Ocean Exploration
Over time, the dissolution process enlarged these voids to form liner conduits, caves, and underground lakes Dripping water created massive stalactites and stalagmites in all parts of Bermuda caves (figure 3) As post-glacial sea levels rose, the air-filled voids within the caves became flooded with sea water and cave formation ceased
- Bermuda Cave Geology - NOAA Ocean Exploration
Twin stalagmites in the North Shore Passage of Green Bay Cave Image courtesy of Ondrej Hindl, Bermuda Deep Water Caves 2011 Exploration, NOAA-OER Download larger version (jpg, 1 7 MB) Biological zonation is evident as the diver progresses farther into the Green Bay Cave from the submerged entrance on the coast of Harrington Sound
- NOAA Ocean Explorer
The massive edifices, shingled beehive-like structures, and growths reminiscent of inverted stalagmites have yielded a magical enchantment with this site, like no other yet visited Viewed from 100 feet away, the chimneys are ghostly in appearance, bathed in a soft blue light bounded by the dark of the deep
- To Make a Cave - NOAA Ocean Exploration
Most stalagmites have rounded or flattened tips • Splattermite is an informal name for a type of stalagmite that has plate-shaped upright protrusions that arc around a central axis The formation is the result of drops that splash off of a stalagmite’s growing tip
- Living in a Cave - NOAA Ocean Exploration
Divers swim between massive submerged stalagmites in Crystal Cave, Bermuda Such stalactites and stalagmites were formed during glacial periods of lowered sea level when the caves were dry and air-filled
- Photo Video Log - NOAA Ocean Exploration
Photo Video Log This page contains photos and videos regarding the Bermuda: Search for Deep Water Caves 2009 exploration, taking place this year from September 5 to September 30 Click on any image to view a larger version and for additional information If a movie camera icon is present, a video can be viewed by clicking on the image Multiple video formats are available on the linked pages
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