Petty John's Cave - Formations

Formations

Formations in Petty Johns Cave include: Stalagmites that are a type of speleothem that rises from the floor of a limestone cave due to the dripping of mineralized solutions and the deposition of calcium carbonate. Stalactites are also in the cave. These formations hang from the ceiling or wall of the cave. There are also Pillars, Soda Straws, Cave Pearls, Cave Bacon, and Cave Popcorn are other formations in the cave. In the stream passage section there are waterfalls as well.

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