carlsbadcavernscarlsbad
27 photos tagged carlsbadcavernscarlsbad, from 1 member of Flickr Commons.
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- dome
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"Giant Domes, Carlsbad Caverns National Park," New Mexico from U.S. National Archives uploaded January 2010
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"The Giant Dome, largest stalagmite thus far discovered. It is 16 feet in diameter and estimated to be 60 million years old. 'Hall of Giants, Big Room,' Carlsbad Caverns National Park," New Mexico. (vertical orientation)
- James St. John said:
"Formations, a few of many natural formations at Carlsbad Caverns. Carlsbad Caverns National Park," New Mexico. (vertical orientation)
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James St. John said:
Stalagmites (dripstone), mostly covered with flowstone - all composed of travertine (calcitic speleothem).
"Stalactite formations near entrance to the Queen's Chamber, detail, Carlsbad Caverns National Park," New Mexico. (vertical orientation)
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James St. John said:
Flowstone (~center of photo, running up & down) and coralloids (cave popcorn; knobstone) on either side, all composed of travertine (calcitic speleothem).