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Which one of the following combinations of stalactites and stalagmites occurrences is correct?<\/p>\n

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Stalactites are formations that hang from the ceiling of caves, typically formed by the slow dripping of mineral-rich water, often appearing like icicles. Stalagmites are formations that rise up from the floor of caves, formed by the accumulation of material from the dripping water from above.<\/section>\n
The distinction between stalactites (hanging) and stalagmites (rising) is a common geological concept.<\/section>\n
These formations are types of speleothems, usually found in limestone caves, formed by the deposition of calcium carbonate dissolved in water.<\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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