Carlsbad Caverns - Flowstone
![This is a photo of Flowstone.](https://d9-wret.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/assets/palladium/production/s3fs-public/styles/full_width/public/thumbnails/image/Carlsbad%20Caverns6.jpg?itok=OdXaLvIR)
Detailed Description
Flowstone is a speleothem that forms where calcium-carbonate-rich water trickles down the walls of a cavern. Over time, travertine accumulates in unusual drapery and ripple-shaped forms, reflecting the constantly changing pattern of surface water flow and mineral accumulation.
Sources/Usage
Public Domain.