Topic
Karst Geology
2 questions tagged Karst Geology — spanning every one of the seven Ws.
why
Why do some caves grow stalactites and stalagmites?
They form when mineral-rich water drips or falls in caves and leaves behind calcium carbonate. Over time, deposits hanging from the ceiling become stalactites, and those on the floor become stalagmites.
Earth ScienceKarst Geology
which
Which is the largest known sinkhole on Earth?
The Xiaozhai Tiankeng in China is often described as the largest known sinkhole by depth and volume. It is a vast natural collapse feature more than 600 meters deep.
Earth ScienceKarst Geology