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differences between stalactite and stalagmite​

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Stalactite versus Stalagmite comparison chart

Stalactite Stalagmite

Introduction A stalactite is a type of formation that hangs from the ceiling of caves, hot springs, or manmade structures such as bridges and mines. A stalagmite is a type of rock formation that rises from the floor of a cave due to the accumulation of material deposited on the floor from ceiling drippings.

Formation Where mineralized water or another transmitting liquid drips from a cave ceiling. Where mineralized water or another transmitting liquid drops onto a cave floor.

Direction From ceiling, downwards From ground, upwards

Formed of Limestone, lava, ice, amberat, minerals, mud, peat, pitch, sand, sinter or concrete Limestone, lava, ice, amberat, minerals, mud, peat, pitch, sand, sinter or concrete

Etymology From the Greek word "stalaktos," which means 'that which drips.' From the Greek word for "stalagma, " which means 'a drop' or 'dropping.'

World's Longest 8.2 meters (27 feet) in the White Chamber of the Jeita Grotto in Lebanon. 62.2 meters (204 feet) in the cave of Cueva Martin Inferno, Cuba.

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