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| Flowing Water |  Click on the Picture for Larger Image |
There are three examples of speleothems formed by flowing water listed below: Flowstone, Shield Formations and Draperies.
| Flowstone: | |
| This picture of flowstone in Carlsbad Cavern looks like it is a thick and oozing, colored liquid that has been frozen in time. Which is actually close to what flowstone is! Click on the Picture for Larger Image |
This picture of flowstone in Carlsbad Cavern looks very different than the other picture of flowstone doesn't it? Just goes to show what different minerals and a different flowing style can do to a speleothem!  Click on the Picture for Larger Image |
| Shield Formations: |
| This is a shield formation in Hidden Cave. This 'shield' wouldn't really help you in a war, but it really is a beautiful example of a speleothem formed by flowing water.  Click on the Picture for Larger Image |
| Draperies: | |
| This is a picture of draperies hanging from the ceiling in Lower Cave, Carlsbad Cavern. These formations are so beautiful, it's hard to believe that they're natural. It just goes to show what nature can do with flowing water and a lot of time. |
This is a picture of draperies (the thicker speleothem in the middle) and stalagtites (the thinner speleothems hanging around the edges) hanging from the ceiling in Lower Cave, Carlsbad Cavern. Both of these speleothems were formed by water, the draperies by flowing water and the stalagtites by dripping water.  Click on the Picture for Larger Image |
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