File:This formation is in the Formation Room at Jewel Cave. Flowstone is created by water flowing over existing rock. The water (eb1201d2-f288-c90f-e891-34485eb7e43b).jpg

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English: Flowstone
Photographer
English: NPS Photo
Title
English: Flowstone
Publisher
English: U.S. National Park Service
Description
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A cave formation known as flowstone. Flowstone is smooth on top and appears to have multiple stalactites.

This formation is in the Formation Room at Jewel Cave. Flowstone is created by water flowing over existing rock. The water carries calcite with it, which is then deposited on the rock. As water drips over the edge of the rock, multiple stalactite-like formations are created on the edge of the flowstone.

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English: Jewel Cave National Monument
Date Taken on 24 February 2009
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English: NPGallery
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Public domain This image or media file contains material based on a work of a National Park Service employee, created as part of that person's official duties. As a work of the U.S. federal government, such work is in the public domain in the United States. See the NPS website and NPS copyright policy for more information.
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JECA
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English: Cave Formations

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