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stalagmite (from the
Greek stalagma ("Σταλαγμίτης"), "drop" or "drip") is a type of
speleothem that rises from the
floor of a
limestone cave due to the dripping of mineralized
solutions and the deposition of
calcium carbonate. The corresponding formation on the ceiling of a cave is known as a
stalactite. If these formations grow together, meeting in the middle, the result is known as a column.
When touring caves with stalactites and stalagmites you might be requested to not touch the
rock formations. This is generally because the formation is considered to still be growing and forming. Since the rock buildup is formed by minerals solidifying out of the water solution onto the old surface,
skin oils can disturb where the mineral water will cling, thus affecting the growth of the formation. Oils and dirt from the hands can also stain the formation and change its colour permanently.
Stalagmites can also form in
lava tubes, although the mechanism of formation is much different. Stalactites and stalagmites can also form on
concrete ceilings and floors, although they form much more rapidly there than in the natural
cave environment.
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