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Carlsbad, New Mexico

Here's a thick column, it's called Rock of Ages.

Hanging speleothems or "draperies" result when water flows down gently-arched ceilings. As in the creation of all speleothems, curious formations result when flowing water deposits traces of calcite over vast periods of time.

Some sections of the cave are more colorful that others. There's a lot of green in this part of the cave.

Here's Painted Grotto. This is one for the more delicate formations I've seen today, look at all the soda straws.

Here's another interesting sight, Dolls Theater. It's recessed quite a ways from the footpath.

My tour is starting to wind down, here are some shots as I make my way to the end of my caving adventure.