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Elongated mineral formation hanging down from a cave ceiling
A stalactite (UK: /ˈstæləkˌtaɪt/, US: /stəˈlæktaɪt/; from Ancient Greek σταλακτός (stalaktós) 'dripping', from σταλάσσειν (stalássein) 'to drip') is a
Stalactite
Topics referred to by the same term
Stalactite or stalactites may refer to: Stalactite, a mineral formation that hangs from the ceiling of caves Stalactite work, another name for muqarna
Stalactite_(disambiguation)
Topics referred to by the same term
Ice stalactite may refer to: Ice stalactites – a stalactite ice formation in a cave Brinicle – an icicle forming under sea ice This disambiguation page
Ice_stalactite
Islamic architectural feature
portals, or other niches. It is sometimes referred to as honeycombs or stalactites. Muqarnas is an invention of Islamic architecture. Its structure originated
Muqarnas
Caves in Somerset, England
The site comprises two caves, called 'Banwell Bone Cave' and 'Banwell Stalactite Cave', which lie within the grounds of a large house, at the western end
Banwell_Caves
Restaurant in Melbourne
Stalactites is a Greek-Australian restaurant in Melbourne, Australia. It is located on Lonsdale street in the Melbourne's CBD's Greek quarter. The restaurant
Stalactites_(restaurant)
Structure formed in a cave by the deposition of minerals from water
depositional history and environment. Common forms include stalagmites, stalactites, and flowstones. Speleothems most commonly form in calcareous caves due
Speleothem
Elongate mineral formation found on a cave floor
corresponding formation hanging down from the ceiling of a cave is a stalactite. The most common stalagmites are speleothems, which usually form in limestone
Stalagmite
Cave in County Clare, Ireland
cave's most notable feature is the Great Stalactite. This is one of the world's longest known free-hanging stalactites, reported to be 7.3 m (24 ft) in length
Doolin_Cave
Secondary calcium carbonate deposit growing under man-made structures
structures and mimic the shapes and forms of cave speleothems, such as stalactites, stalagmites, flowstone etc. Calthemite is derived from the Latin calx
Calthemite
Organ that uses cave formations to transmit sound
is operated by a custom console that produces the tapping of ancient stalactites of varying sizes with solenoid-actuated rubber mallets in order to produce
Great_Stalacpipe_Organ
Limestone cave in Israel
Soreq; Arabic: مغارة سوريك, romanized: Mghar Suriq) and popularly as Stalactites Cave (Hebrew: מערת הנטיפים, romanized: Me'arat HaNetifim), is a 5,000
Avshalom_Cave
1967 short story by Harlan Ellison
face. Gorrister wails in pain, and his scream dislodges several ice stalactites from the ceiling of the cave. Ted realizes that even though they cannot
I Have No Mouth, and I Must Scream
I_Have_No_Mouth,_and_I_Must_Scream
Cave and tourist attraction in Guangxi, China
be made into flutes. Reed Flute Cave is filled with a large number of stalactites, stalagmites and other rock formations. Inside, there are more than 70
Reed_Flute_Cave
Sea ice formation
A brinicle (brine icicle, also known as an ice stalactite) is a downward-growing hollow tube of ice enclosing a plume of descending brine that is formed
Brinicle
Cave in Virginia, United States
1878. The cavern system is adorned with speleothems such as columns, stalactites, stalagmites, flowstone, and mirrored pools. The caverns host the Great
Luray_Caverns
Coastal village in County Clare, Ireland
outpost. The Great Stalactite, measuring 7.3 metres, was discovered in 1952. According to the Doolin Cave website, it is the largest stalactite in the Northern
Doolin
Cave in Germany
The Eberstadt Stalactite Cave (or Eberstadter Tropfsteinhöhle) is a German show cave located in Bauland at the transition of Southeastern Odenwald forest
Eberstadt_Stalactite_Cave
Marine sinkhole off the coast of Belize
the Quaternary glaciation when sea levels were much lower. Analysis of stalactites found in the Great Blue Hole shows that formation took place 153,000
Great_Blue_Hole
Karst cave system in Apulia, Italy
in length, 50 m in width, and 60 m in depth. Going beyond the Grave stalactites, stalagmites, curtains, and crystals continue to embellish the caves
Castellana_Caves
Town in Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Faschenachtsgesellschaft Narrhalla, tours by previous appointment The Eberstadt Stalactite Cave (Tropfsteinhöhle) is approximately 600 yards long and is estimated
Buchen
Caves and archaeological site in India
They feature extensive karst formations, including sinkholes, dolines, stalactites, stalagmites, and other speleotherms. The interior of the caves consist
Belum_Caves
formation which results when a stalactite is immersed in rising water which is supersaturated with calcium carbonate. The stalactite becomes coated with pool
Bottlebrush_(cave_formation)
Show cave in the Neumarkt district in the Upper Palatinate in Bavaria
The König-Otto-Tropfsteinhöhle (lit. English: King Otto stalactite cave) is a natural karst cave near Sankt Colomann (Velburg), a district of the Upper
König-Otto-Tropfsteinhöhle
Cave near Alghero on the island of Sardinia, Italy
Neptune's Grotto (Italian: Grotta di Nettuno; Catalan: Cova de Neptú) is a stalactite cave near the town of Alghero on the island of Sardinia, Italy. The cave
Neptune's_Grotto
Geological phenomenon
nature is laminated, and it includes such structures as stalagmites and stalactites. The deposits may grade into thin sheets called "drapery" or "curtains"
Flowstone
Cave Temple in Uttarakhand, India
entrance. Limestone rock formations have created various spectacular stalactite and stalagmite figures of various hues and forms. This cave has a narrow
Patal_Bhuvaneshwar
Mineral tube formation found in caves
of a hollow mineral cylindrical tube. They are also known as tubular stalactites. Soda straws grow in places where water leaches slowly through cracks
Soda_straw
2016 Finnish film directed by Juan Reina
Helictite Moonmilk Rimstone Shelfstone Snottite Soda straw Speleoseismite Stalactite Stalagmite Stalagnate Popular culture Ben's Vortex Cave of Forgotten Dreams
Diving_into_the_Unknown
Thai epic poem
Shrine to Nang Buakhli on stalactite in cave at Ban Tham, Kanchanaburi.
Khun_Chang_Khun_Phaen
Form of limestone deposited by mineral springs
mouth of a hot spring or in a limestone cave. In the latter, it can form stalactites, stalagmites, and other speleothems. Travertine is frequently used in
Travertine
Cave in West Virginia, United States
Smoke Hole Caverns has a feature called "The World's Largest Ribbon Stalactite", as well as unusual helicitites, a crystal cave coral pool, found in
Smoke_Hole_Caverns
Type of cave
formations produced through slow precipitation. These include flowstones, stalactites, stalagmites, helictites, soda straws, calcite rafts, and columns. These
Solutional_cave
Helictite Moonmilk Rimstone Shelfstone Snottite Soda straw Speleoseismite Stalactite Stalagmite Stalagnate Popular culture Ben's Vortex Cave of Forgotten Dreams
List of U.S. caving fatalities
List_of_U.S._caving_fatalities
Limestone cave in the Cavernas do Peruaçu National Park, Brazil
Peruaçu River which runs through the Janelão grotto. It has the largest stalactite already registered measuring 28 meters long. In the northwest of the state
Gruta_do_Janelão
Topography from dissolved soluble rocks
Helictite Moonmilk Rimstone Shelfstone Snottite Soda straw Speleoseismite Stalactite Stalagmite Stalagnate Popular culture Ben's Vortex Cave of Forgotten Dreams
Karst
Microbial mat often found in caves
which hang from the walls and ceilings of caves and are similar to small stalactites, but have the consistency of nasal mucus. In the Frasassi Caves in Italy
Snottite
Hiking trail in Hungary
panorama of Budapest from the hills, the old village of Hollókő and the Stalactite Cave of Aggtelek), Lake Balaton, the Danube Bend, and the spent volcanoes
National_Blue_Trail
Minaret in the Mehrauli area of Delhi, India
geometric patterns. The Qutb Minar has a shaft that is fluted with "superb stalactite bracketing under the balconies" at the top of each stage. In general,
Qutb_Minar
Season of American reality/sport competition television series American Ninja Warrior
Swing Surfer Epic Air Surfer Falling Shelves 4:00 Stage 3 Patriot Pass Stalactites Slam Dunk Ultimate Cliffhanger Pizza Party Pressure Cooker Road Signs
American Ninja Warrior season 16
American_Ninja_Warrior_season_16
Group of lines within a poem
sparkling salt; Brooks, their one bridges, stop, And icicles in long stalactites drop. And tench in water-holes Lurk under gluey glass-like fish in bowls
Stanza
Mineral variety of copper carbonate
hydrometallurgy regulation standards and innovation. Slice through a double stalactite, from Kolwezi, Democratic Republic of the Congo. Size 5.9 × 3.9 × 0.7 cm
Malachite
Cave in Slovakia
jaskyňa, and Hungarian: Vázseci-barlang) is a 530-metre (1,740 ft) long stalactite limestone cave. Lying at an elevation of 784 metres (2,572 ft), it is
Važecká_Cave
Copper carbonate mineral
Australia Azurite from Tsumeb, Namibia Azurite, cross-section through merged stalactites, Bisbee, Arizona Azurite from Bandung, Indonesia Azurite crystal, from
Azurite
Stalactites is a solitaire card game which uses a deck of 52 playing cards. The game is similar to Freecell, but differs in the way that cards are built
Stalactites_(solitaire)
British animated children's television series
train, Lars has to race through the caves to protect them from falling stalactites. 148 45 "Endangered Species, São Paulo, Brazil" 16 September 2020 (2020-09-16)
Go_Jetters
National park in New Mexico, United States
Growths from the roof downward formed through this process are known as stalactites. Additionally, water on the floor of the caverns can contain carbonic
Carlsbad Caverns National Park
Carlsbad_Caverns_National_Park
stags Piercer Inhabit caves and caverns and are indistinguishable from stalactites clinging to cave roofs, drop down on opponents to kill them Pike, giant
List of Advanced Dungeons & Dragons 1st edition monsters
List_of_Advanced_Dungeons_&_Dragons_1st_edition_monsters
Municipal unit in Greece
under a stalactite. When a stalactite meets a stalagmite, we have a new formation which is called "column" Helictites: It's a rear kind of stalactite which
Alistrati
Fossilized tree resin
valuable and expensive. Sometimes amber retains the form of drops and stalactites, just as it exuded from the ducts and receptacles of the injured trees
Amber
Cave in Batulechaur, Kaski, Nepal
a rare example of a cave system in Nepal containing stalagmites and stalactites. This show cave attracts thousands of tourists every year. A statue of
Mahendra_Cave
Cave in Dauis, Bohol, Philippines
It is a naturally lighted cavern with a deep lagoon and many large stalactites and stalagmites. The cave is lit by sunlight which filters through holes
Hinagdanan_Cave
Cave system in Genga, Marche, Italy
railway). Rich in water, the cave system is particularly well endowed with stalactites and stalagmites. Near the entrance to the caves are two sanctuary chapels:
Frasassi_Caves
Stalactite cave in Hesse, Germany
several stalactites, some exceeding a metre (3 ft) in length and growing side by side, were broken off by American forces, while one larger stalactite, approximately
Teufelshöhle_(near_Steinau)
Minoan sacred cave on Crete
falls steeply with traces of a rock-cut stair to a pool, out of which stalactites rise. "Much earth had been thrown down by diggers of the Upper Grotto
Psychro_Cave
Karst landscape in China
and features numerous vertical shafts running through the limestone. Stalactites and other sedimentary features abound throughout the cave, and it is
Wulong_Karst
Speleothem whose axis changes
cave as the main reason for the strange appearance. Drops hanging on a stalactite are blown to one side, so the dripstone grows in that direction. If the
Helictite
Minaret in Bukhara, Uzbekistan
lantern rotunda with a stalactite crown. The lantern has sixteen open arches, above which there is also an ornamental stalactite cornice called "sharafa
Kalyan_Minaret
Cave in Chiang Rai province, Thailand
winding halls, low ceilings, rock collapses, and deep recesses with stalactites, stalagmites, and reflective stone surfaces. It is open to guided tours
Tham_Luang_Nang_Non
State park in Florida, United States
accessible to the public. The limestone caves in the park have stalagmites, stalactites, and flowstones formed by the erosion of bedrock. Other formations are
Florida_Caverns_State_Park
Ancient Minoan buildings in Crete
of sacred caves, where worship often centered around stalagmites and stalactites incised with the double axe. Like lustral basins, pillar crypts also
Minoan_palaces
Official historic site of Antigua and Barbuda
of three hundred feet and a depth of seventy feet. The sinkhole has stalactites up to eight feet long and is described as resembling a rainforest with
Darby_Cave
Carbonate mineral (CaMg(CO3)2)
Crystal habit Tabular crystals, often with curved faces, also columnar, stalactitic, granular, massive. Twinning Common as simple contact twins Cleavage
Dolomite_(mineral)
Cave in Baden-Württemberg, Germany
The Erdmannshöhle is a stalactite or flowstone cave in the village Hasel between Schopfheim and Wehr, 20 km east of Lörrach in Baden-Württemberg in Germany
Erdmanns_Cave
2009 video game
criminals serve their sentence in New Newgate prison, constructed in a stalactite amongst the roof's false stars. The temporarily deceased find themselves
Fallen_London
2024 film by Pete Browngardt
tipped over, Porky instructs Daffy to go crazy, where his antics cause stalactite crystals to fall and "chew" the gum. However, when the three attempt to
The_Day_the_Earth_Blew_Up
Cave system in Slovenia
carved by the Pivka River over millions of years. There are stalagmites, stalactites, and formations called curtains or draperies that look like folded curtains
Postojna_Cave
Valley in Somerset, England
The caves, produced by the activity of an underground river, contain stalactites and stalagmites. The gorge is part of a Site of Special Scientific Interest
Cheddar_Gorge
Cave and archeological site in Petralona, Chalkidiki, Greece
after erosion had left clefts in the rock. "Bejeweled" with impressive stalactite and stalagmite formations and holding an abundance of fossils, the cave
Petralona_Cave
Cave in Guilin, China
with three layers and more than ten scenic spots and different types of stalactites, which are crystal clear and sparkling like silver, giving the cave its
Silver_Cave
Recreational pastime of exploring cave systems
Helictite Moonmilk Rimstone Shelfstone Snottite Soda straw Speleoseismite Stalactite Stalagmite Stalagnate Popular culture Ben's Vortex Cave of Forgotten Dreams
Caving
Commune in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France
were discovered end the 19th Century and hide a unique sight of fine stalactites. Communes of the Isère department Parc naturel régional du Vercors "Répertoire
Choranche
Cave system in Tennessee, United States
caverns contain an abundance of crystal clusters called anthodites, stalactites, stalagmites, and a waterfall. Located in the foothills of the Great
Craighead_Caverns
Shortest of China's Three Gorges
from natural springs within the caves have created many stalactites. One particular stalactite is approximately 10 metres (33 ft) high, and it is shaped
Qutang_Gorge
Cave in the Judaean Desert in Israel
1973, a survey revealed a fragmentary Hebrew inscription painted on a stalactite. Paleographic analysis dated the text to the late 8th or early 7th century
Cave_of_the_Swords
Six British soldiers trapped in a flooded Mexican cave
Helictite Moonmilk Rimstone Shelfstone Snottite Soda straw Speleoseismite Stalactite Stalagmite Stalagnate Popular culture Ben's Vortex Cave of Forgotten Dreams
Alpazat_cave_rescue
Neanderthal landscape found anywhere, buried under many metres of sand, fallen stalactites, bat guano and other debris that has fortuitously preserved an abundance
Neanderthals_in_Gibraltar
Chemical compound existing only in aqueous solution (Ca(HCO3)2)
known to exist. The above reaction is very important to the formation of stalactites, stalagmites, columns, and other speleothems within caves, and for that
Calcium_bicarbonate
French site containing prehistoric art
northern Dordogne département. Besides its enormous wealth in beautiful stalactites, stalagmites and similar calcite deposits it contains cave paintings
Villars_Cave
Cave in North East India
is a renowned limestone cave famous for its impressive stalagmite and stalactite formations. Siju Dobakkol is home to tens of thousands of bats, and holds
Siju_Cave
Romanian salt mine and heritage site
mine is 112 metres (367 ft). A "cascade of salt", an underground lake, stalactites, and salt efflorescences complete the inert equilibrium of the giant
Salina_Turda
Place in Andhra Pradesh, India
Andhra Pradesh. They feature extensive karst formations, including stalactites, stalagmites, and other speleothems. "Borra" means "hole" in Telugu language
Borra_Caves
River in Guangxi, China
Luti Dong. Reed Flute Cave: a limestone cave with a large number of stalactites, stalagmites, stalacto-stalagmites, rocky curtains, and cave corals.
Li_River
Helictite Moonmilk Rimstone Shelfstone Snottite Soda straw Speleoseismite Stalactite Stalagmite Stalagnate Popular culture Ben's Vortex Cave of Forgotten Dreams
List_of_caves_in_Missouri
Lake under the Earth's surface
Helictite Moonmilk Rimstone Shelfstone Snottite Soda straw Speleoseismite Stalactite Stalagmite Stalagnate Popular culture Ben's Vortex Cave of Forgotten Dreams
Underground_lake
Cave in Slovakia
Cave (Slovak: Belianska jaskyňa, pronounced [ˈbelɪɐnska ˈjaskiɲa]) is a stalactite cave in the Slovak part of the Tatra mountains, the largest and the only
Belianska_Cave
Mineral of manganese carbonate
Rhombohedral and scalenohedral crystals; also commonly bladed, columnar, stalactitic, botryoidal, granular or massive Twinning On {1012} as contact and lamellar
Rhodochrosite
Cave in Vietnam
British cave explorers were impressed by the beautiful and spectacular stalactites and stalagmites inside this cave and they named it Thiên Đường Cave (Paradise
Thiên_Đường_Cave
Defunct theatre
the wrought-iron ceiling in hanging stalactite-like stucco, which became known as the "Tropfsteinhöhle" ("stalactite cave"). The foyer was decorated with
Großes_Schauspielhaus
Series of whitewashed towns in southern Spain
villages[citation needed] Garganta Verde and Ermita de la Garganta; caves with stalactites and stalagmites Puerto de las Palomas, Sierra de Cádiz comarca; mountain
White_Towns_of_Andalusia
Inosilicate of calcium and aluminium
crystallizes in the orthorhombic crystal system, and most often forms as stalactitic, botryoidal, reniform or globular aggregates, with only just the crests
Prehnite
2006 film
earlier standing guard. When it recognizes Tom, it shrieks in fear, and a stalactite crushes it. Tom and Jerry retrieve some of the treasure and get out. When
Tom and Jerry: Shiver Me Whiskers
Tom_and_Jerry:_Shiver_Me_Whiskers
Armenian prince and Georgian court official (ruled 1206–1230)
blind arcades supporting a huge "stone tent" structure of the type of the stalactite vaults. The "stone tent" would have reached a height of about 6 meters
Vache_I_Vachutian
Cave in Mexico
space in the large chambers. There are many interesting stalagmites and stalactites. One of the most spectacular chambers is known as "El salón de la luz"
Grutas_de_García
Mineral known as rock salt
flowers are rare stalactites of curling fibers of halite that are found in certain arid caves of Australia's Nullarbor Plain. Halite stalactites and encrustations
Halite
Landform in Coconino County, Arizona
in the United States. Because of the lack of water, stalagmites and stalactites are rare in the caverns. Walter Peck discovered the caverns by chance
Grand_Canyon_Caverns
Opaque, blue-to-green mineral
form is a vein or fracture filling, nodular, or botryoidal in habit. Stalactite forms have been reported. Turquoise may also pseudomorphously replace
Turquoise
Body of water with high mineral content
noted by John Rutty on Howth Head, among other locations. Speleothem Stalactite Stalagmite "Hidden Clermont-Ferrand: The Ancient Fountain that Changes
Petrifying_well
Cave and archaeological site in Bulgaria
underground river. It contains a large number of speleothems, stalagmites, stalactites, rivulets and natural domes. The site is 35 m (115 ft) wide and 30 m
Devetashka_Cave
Shi'ite mosque in Isfahan, Iran
tall. The vault inside the iwan is filled with an elaborate muqarnas (stalactite-like) composition. Because the square is not aligned with the qibla (the
Shah_Mosque_(Isfahan)
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Biblical
spike or ear of corn
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Muslim
Influence, Commanding, Personality
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Gujarati, Hindu, Indian
Silence; Lord of Night
Boy/Male
French, German, Swedish
Victorious Person
Girl/Female
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Mother of the Skraeling children.
Girl/Female
American, Australian, Chinese, Christian, French
Before; Already
Girl/Female
Indian
Moonlight, Moonlit, Bright
Surname or Lastname
English
English : variant of Chadwick.
Girl/Female
Indian
Spanish, Counsel, Protector
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Plant house.
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n.
In an extended sense, any mineral or rock of similar form and origin; as, a stalactite of lava.
n.
A deposit more or less resembling an inverted stalactite, formed by calcareous water dropping on the floors of caverns; hence, a similar deposit of other material.
a.
Like a stalactite; resembling a stalactite.
n.
A pendent cone or cylinder of calcium carbonate resembling an icicle in form and mode of attachment. Stalactites are found depending from the roof or sides of caverns, and are produced by deposition from waters which have percolated through, and partially dissolved, the overlying limestone rocks.
n.
A stalactite.
pl.
of Stalactite
a.
Of or pertaining to a stalactite; having the form or characters of a stalactite; stalactic.
a.
Having the form of a stalactite; stalactiform.