Whats the difference between stalactites and stalagmites?
Two explorers, searching the depths of a giant cave, collect various samples of rocks and minerals for research. They’ve descended into an area never before touched by human hands nor seen by human eyes, so they must be extra careful not to disturb the natural formations. One false step could upset thousands of years of peace and quiet. But as one explorer absent-mindedly admires the shimmering beauty of the cave, the other urgently calls out: “Watch out for that stalagmite!” The explorer looks up, but he’s unfortunately made a horrible mistake — he’s mixed up stalactites and stalagmites, and a second later he steps on a precious stalagmite and breaks it. Cave Image Gallery It’s one of those timeless questions that plague us from elementary school on, right up there with “W
