Story: Limestone country

Stalactites

Some of the best-known speleothems (cave formations) are stalactites. Watch footage explaining how they form.

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Paul Williams, 'Limestone country - Karst', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/video/12382/stalactites (accessed 20 March 2024)

Story by Paul Williams, published 24 Sep 2007