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Stalagmite

A stalagmite on the ground with reddish calcite crystal breakdown in background

A stalagmite forms on the ground as water containing calcium carbonate drips down from the ceiling. Sections of calcite crystal breakdown coated with iron oxide are seen in the background.

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Jewel Cave National Monument, Code: JECA

Jewel Cave National Monument, Custer County, South Dakota
Latitude: 43.7309989929199, Longitude: -103.830001831055

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06/30/2012

06/30/2012

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