Stalagmite Collection

Wookey Hole Caves, Somerset
A GWR Publicity view of one of the show caves at Wookey Hole in Somerset, c.1920s-1930s. The light on the limestone walls of the cavern cast eerie shadows that have helped the caves at Wookey Hole

Flooded limestone cave interior with many stalactites and stalagmites and reflections, Drach caves (Cuevas del Drach), Mallorca, Balearic Islands, Spain, Mediterranean, Europe

The Geyser, 1872. Creator: Harry Fenn
The Geyser, 1872. Hot springs in Weyers Cave, (later known as the Grand Caverns) in the town of Grottoes, Virginia, USA. From " Picturesque America; or, The Land We Live In

A stalactite cavern
5614349 A stalactite cavern; (add.info.: A stalactite cavern. From The World's Foundations or Geology for Beginners, published 1883.); Photo © Hilary Morgan.

Cango Caves, Oudtshoorn, Western Cape, South Africa

Limestone cave interior with many stalactites and stalagmites, Drach caves (Cuevas del Drach), Porto Cristo, Mallorca, Balearic Islands, Spain, Mediterranean, Europe

Scenes in Mammoth Cave, 1874. Creator: Alfred Waud
Scenes in Mammoth Cave, 1874. Tourists visit limestone caverns in Kentucky, USA, the longest cave system known in the world: The Lovers Leap; The Altar; The Star Chamber; The Dead Sea; The Vestibule

Stalactites and stalagmites, El Soplao Cave, Cantabria, Spain, Europe

"Kinhicky's Cairn" (stalagmite), Mammoth Cave, Edmondson County, Kentucky, c1891
Ky. - Mammoth Cave: "Kinhicky's Cairn" (stalagmite), c1891

The Karst cave of Postojna, Slovenia

Caribbean, Aruba, Arikok National Park, The Fontein Cave

Gibraltar, St. Michaels Cave
Gibraltar, St.Michaels Cave

Cave Stalagmites, Grand Site de l Aven d Orgac, France

Stalagmite of ice in the cave at Beilstein in Syria seen in 1889 (Austria) Date: 1889

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Vietnam, Ha Long Bay, UNESCO World Heritage site. Ha Long contains numerous limestone rock caves. The most famous of these is a grotto named Sung Sot which means Surprise Grotto. Date: 28/05/2005

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Vietnam, Ha Long Bay, UNESCO World Heritage site. Ha Long contains numerous limestone rock caves. The most famous of these is a grotto named Sung Sot which means Surprise Grotto. Date: 28/05/2005

Poster advertising the Betharram Caves, Wonders of the Pyrenees, between Pau and Lourdes, c. 1900 (colour litho)
PER248053 Poster advertising the Betharram Caves, Wonders of the Pyrenees, between Pau and Lourdes, c.1900 (colour litho) by French School; Private Collection; (add.info)

Cover of Naturgeschichte, Geologie, Mineralreich, Palaontologie by Dr. H
CHT236044 Cover of Naturgeschichte, Geologie, Mineralreich, Palaontologie by Dr. H. von Schubert, Stuttgart, 1888 (colour litho) by German School

New Caledonia, Isle of Pines, Kouaouete, Manguemene grotto
661415 New Caledonia, Isle of Pines, Kouaouete, Manguemene grotto, illustration from the bulletin Les Missions Catholiques, after a pen & ink drawing of a deportee, 1893 (engraving) by French School

Mural ornamentation, Entrance Hall, Kogun Cave, 1894 (b / w photo)
3702122 Mural ornamentation, Entrance Hall, Kogun Cave, 1894 (b/w photo) by Unknown photographer, (19th century); Royal Society for Asian Affairs, London, UK; (add.info.: Major R.C)

Middle Caicos Cave in BW
Vines, Stalactites, and stalagmites fill the damp and mysterious interior of the Indian Caves of Middle Caicos. Middle Caicos, Turks and Caicos, Caribbean.. Matt Anderson

Ornate columns formed by many hanging stalactites and rising stalagmites coalescing, Drach caves (Cuevas del Drach), Mallorca, Balearic Islands, Spain, Mediterranean, Europe

The Grotto at Wookey Hole, Somerset
A GWR Publicity view of The Grotto at the Wookey Hole show caves, Somerset in c.1920s. Stunning stalagmites and stalactites of calcite protrude from the cavern walls

Carlsbad Caverns, The Big Room, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Carlsbad, New Mexico, United States of America, North America

Cleopatras Needle and Anthonys Pillar, 1872. Creator: Harry Fenn
Cleopatras Needle and Anthonys Pillar, 1872. Rock formations in Weyers Cave, (later known as the Grand Caverns) in the town of Grottoes, Virginia, USA

Chambers in Weyers Cave, 1872. Creator: Harry Fenn
Chambers in Weyers Cave, 1872. The Brides Veil, The Oyster, The Tower of Babel, The Ghost Chamber, The Shell Room : rock formations in Weyers Cave

The Giant Dome, the Worlds Largest Known Stalagnite, Carlsbad, New Mexico, c1930s
The Giant Dome, the Worlds Largest Known Stalagnite (60 million years old), Carlsbad Caverns National Park, New Mexico, c1930s. National park in the Guadalupe Mountains of southeastern New Mexico

El Soplao is a cave located in the municipalities of Rionansa, Valdaliga and Herrerias, Cantabria, Spain, Europe

Anhumas Abyss, a 72 meters deep cave with underwater limestone cones up to 20 meters high, Bonito area, Serra da Bodoquena (Bodoquena Mountain Range), Mato Grosso del Sul, Brazil November 2016

Cave structure, cross-section

Cave, cross-section

A stalactite cavern. From The Worlds Foundations or Geology for Beginners, published 1883

Middle caicos conch bar caves
A rare glimpse inside the very remote Conch Bar Caves, located in Conch Bar, a village on Middle Caicos. This park protects 15mi of underground caverns

Middle Caicos Conch Bar Caves Turks and Caicos
Conch Bar Caves is located in Conch Bar, a village on Middle Caicos. This park protects 15mi of underground caverns, one of the largest cave systems in the Caribbean region

Illustration of stalagmites and stalactites in cave

Eye of the Needle Formations, Fitton (Beauty) Cave, Buffalo National River, Arkansas

Stalagmite 1881
Stalagmite of ice in the Beilstein ice-cave, Austria Date: 1881

Illustration of caves at Betharram, Pyrenees-Atlantiques, France

The natural show of Frasassi Caves with sharp stalactites and stalagmites, Genga, Province of Ancona, Marche, Italy, Europe

A cave has formed inside a limestone island in Raja Ampat, Indonesia. Caves are formed by carbonic acid eroding the limestone

Split shot of stalactites and stalagmites in a cave, Australia
Over and under split shot of stalactites and stalagmites in a submerged cave, Christmas Island, Australia

USA, New Mexico, Carlsbad Caverns. Scenic of cavern. Credit as: Don Paulson / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

KENTUCKY: MAMMOTH CAVE. Stalactite or stalagmite formation in Mammoth Cave, Kentucky. Stereograph by Ben Hains, c1890

Bamboo raft for transporting people, cave formation, stalactites, stalagmites, Tham Lot Cave, Soppong or Pang Mapha, Mae Hong Son province, Northern Thailand, Thailand, Asia

Surprise Cave, Halong Bay, Vietnam
Surprise Cave, also called Sung Sot Cave, is one of the largest and most beautiful caves in Halong Bay

USA, New Mexico, Carlsbad Caverns National Park. The Big Room, the largest cave in the Carslbad Caverns National Park

Twin Domes formations in the wondrous 8. 2-acre Big Room cave, 750 feet into the Earth
Twin Domes formations in cave, Carlsbad Caverns National Park, Chihuahuan Desert, New Mexico, USA

Stalactite, stalagmite, and column formations in the wondrous 8. 2-acre Big Room cave
Stalactite, stalagmite, and column formations in cave, Carlsbad Caverns National Park, Chihuahuan Desert, New Mexico, USA

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"Journey into the Depths: Exploring Stalagmites in Captivating Caves" Embark on an awe-inspiring adventure through the Wookey Hole Caves in Somerset, where a flooded limestone cave interior awaits. Marvel at the mesmerizing sight of countless stalactites and stalagmites, their reflections dancing upon the water's surface. Transport yourself back to 1872 with Harry Fenn's masterpiece, "The Geyser, " capturing a moment frozen in time. Witness a magnificent stalagmite of ice within Syria's Beilstein Cave, as seen through Austrian eyes in 1889. Venture further into the enchanting Karst cave of Postojna, Slovenia, where nature unveils its artistic prowess. Discover Aruba's Arikok National Park and be captivated by The Fontein Cave's Caribbean charm. Travel across continents to Gibraltar and immerse yourself in the mystical St. Michaels Cave; feel history whispering through its ancient formations. Journey to South Africa's Western Cape and explore the breathtaking Cango Caves of Oudtshoorn. Uncover France's hidden gem - Grand Site de l'Aven d'Orgac - where cave stalagmites stand tall like natural sculptures. Delve into vintage wonders with posters advertising Betharram Caves between Pau and Lourdes circa 1900 – marvels nestled amidst Pyrenean beauty. From Wookey Hole to distant lands, these stalagmites beckon us to witness Earth’s extraordinary artistry deep within her secret chambers.