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Stalactites and Stalagmites

Stalactites and Stalagmites

Stalactites are the icicle-like formations on the ceiling, while stalagmites are the deposits on the floor. I presume they consist of calcium.
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Ah, that answers my previous question, thanks!
Jude
Wed 05-16-2007
I always remember that stalac"T"ites are on the "T"op. Hope that helps..:-). Great shot. That door hasn't been moved in a while, I'd guess.
nvusofmotts
Wed 05-16-2007
My Great Uncle always used to say "When the mites come up the tights(tites) come down." to remember the difference.
Transcendental Medication
Thu 05-17-2007
The Stalagmite on the floor look as though their glowing
Kadee
Thu 05-17-2007
Hey nvus! Been awhile! I always remember stalagmites are on bottom when I trip over one and require stitches.
J-131274
Thu 05-17-2007
It's awesome how everything seems to sparkle in this image.
Nate
Thu 05-17-2007
That archway over the door is cool!
Tony C.
Thu 05-17-2007
I hated Science class!
Kristiara
Thu 05-17-2007
Wow, that's interesting. I don't think I've ever seen these on any other gallery pictures here.
Long Island Irish
Thu 05-17-2007
What a wonderful shot!
Lynne
Thu 05-17-2007
ewwww......looks like saliva
Joe
Tue 05-22-2007
I thought it was really just ice at first.
C-Note
Fri 05-25-2007
Transcendental and nvus...I thought up another way to remember the difference (which earned a round of applause from a tour group I was part of exploring caves in Puerto Rico!)
Stala"C"tites - C as in "ceiling" since they grow on top.

Stala"G"mites - G as in "ground" since those grow on the ground.
Sara B.
Wed 05-30-2007
Great shot. Great series. Great website!
Anyway...I always remember that stalactites hang from the ceiling so you would have to hang on tight (tite) to keep from falling.
BG
Wed 05-30-2007
looks like they are havin' babies on the floor
Nevermore
Sat 06-02-2007
These things ( 'mites and 'tites) are usually only in caves, right? That's neat that they are in a building...although it IS cavelike..... very cool.
saywardstudio
Sun 06-10-2007
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Dawn in Indiana
Tue 06-12-2007
agh thats awesome
betsy
Sat 08-25-2007
Gorgeous shot....Almost looks like someone lit a few tea lights on the floor....
Amazed
Wed 02-20-2008
I think this would be a good place for a horror movie.
Trevor
Thu 08-27-2009
Wow
Matt
Sat 10-24-2009

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