See more photos like these in our Extreme Photo of the Week gallery. “Should I grab the stalactite with my hands or turn around on my feet like a real pro?” recalls slackliner-photographer Jared Alden ...

Well-meaning geologists ended up confusing plenty of folks when they named stalactites and stalagmites. Both of these similar-sounding structures—typically formed in limestone caves—are capable of ...

No matter whether they're big, little, long, short, skinny or fat -- classic stalactites have the same singular shape. Almost everyone knows that stalactites, formations that hang from the roof of ...

Stalactites form when water containing carbon dioxide and limestone (calcium carbonate) drips into an underground cave through cracks in the ground. Since the partial pressure of carbon dioxide inside ...

The Israel Nature and Parks Authority on Wednesday announced the discovery of a stalactite cave, which an official at the Parks Authority described as “exciting and moving.” The cave, located in ...

Located in Thung Nham, Hang But (Buddha) features a rare stalactite resembling a meditating Buddha, captivating local legends and modern-day visitors alike. Hang But is a 500-meter-long water cave ...

A large stalactite and stalagmite cave was recently discovered in the Jerusalem hills, it was announced on Saturday. But the location is being kept secret, so as to ensure the public does not enter ...

Tien Son Cave is often hailed as a stalactite castle, enchanting visitors with its majestic beauty, crafted by layers of stacked stalactites forming unique and captivating shapes. Tien Son Cave, one ...

Four tourists who broke a stalactite into pieces for souvenirs at a visitor attraction in central China on the weekend apologised and offered to make reparations after a warning from police. The ...