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In karst regions, caves are carved by the flow of water through limestone bedrock. how do the stalagmites and stalactites in the caves develop?

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The flow of water through the bedrock is among the primary elements that are responsible for the formation of caves in mountainous regions. In addition, its formation mainly comprises among its two essential parts: the stalagmites, and the stalactites, which structures the cave. The stalagmite forms the floor while stalactite for the ceiling.
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