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  • Stalagmites: Understanding Cave Formations Created by Dripping Water
    The term for a cone-shaped feature on the floor of a cave that is formed by slow dripping water is a stalagmite.

    Here's the breakdown:

    * Stalagmite: A mineral deposit that grows upwards from the floor of a cave.

    * Stalactite: A mineral deposit that hangs downwards from the ceiling of a cave.

    Both stalactites and stalagmites are formed by the slow deposition of minerals from dripping water. Over time, these deposits can grow to impressive sizes.

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