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Click HERE to learn more about speleothems.
SPELEOTHEM MATCH
Decorations that form on cave walls, ceiling and floors are called speleothems or cave formations. Here are 12 kinds that can be found in our California show caves. Can you guess which is which? For a hint, pass your mouse over a picture. For the answer, click on the name of a speleothem (located under the photos). Click again to hide the answer.