Nature never ceases to surprise us, in the world there are so many unusual and interesting things that, when he saw them, the person freezes delight.Traveled all over the planet and explore all the sights and learn about all kinds of plants and animals almost impossible, but some natural monuments are found in many countries, allowing large numbers of people to meet them.By
extraordinary creations of nature include stalactites and stalagmites.Karst caves are in many countries, so curious tourists will be able to easily satisfy their curiosity and explore them from the inside.It is not necessary to go far away, because there is such a miracle in Russia, Ukraine, magnificent beauty of stalactites and stalagmites found in Israel, China and Slovakia.
Their size and shape depends on the size of the cave and its location.Many people wonder what is the difference stalactites and stalagmites.It is worth noting that both are formed of calcium and other minerals.Even in the high rocky caves there are small cracks through which water penetrates inside.Since precipitation need to go a very long way, yet be able to get into the cave, it is on its way, they wash away the existing mineral deposits.Water never running brook that because the hole is too small, it comes in small droplets.
Stalactites in Greek language represent "natekshy drop by drop."This is nothing like beds of sediments in karst caves.They come in different types and species, mostly icicles, combs, straws and fringe.Stalagmite in Greek language means "drop", this mineral build-up on the ground, rising over time in the form of cones or poles.They may be limestone, salt or gypsum.The main difference between the two growths is that stalactites grow from the ceiling and stalagmites from the bottom of the cave.
stalactites and stalagmites in some cases may be connected and turned into a column called stalagnates.It may require thousands or even millions of years, because they grow out of huge blocks of billions of small droplets.The quickest way this process takes place in low caves.It is impossible to pass because of the thick pillars of the Manual.
Karst caves are considered to be a favorite destination for tourists.People interesting to see the stalactites and stalagmites, to be photographed next to them, touch them by hand.Being close to this natural wonder, you know that it existed hundreds of thousands or millions of years ago and survived to this day.In Cuba, in the cave of Las Villas was found the highest stalagmite in the world, its height is 63 m. The largest stalactite considered stone icicle hanging in Grougi-to-Zhanelao in Brazil, its height is 32 m. In Europe also has its giants,For example, in Slovakia, in a cave stalagmite found Buzgov height of 35.6 m.
stalactites and stalagmites have the same origin, though it looks different.The former are more subtle and graceful, and the second - thick and wide.
