Post by L Roebuck on May 4, 2006 11:21:47 GMT -5
Flowing Stone
The Science of Cave Formations
" Although scientists have long understood the chemical processes that sculpt many cave formations, they've only recently come up with a mathematical model that explains some of the features' shapes. Researchers also find that bacteria contribute to some types of mineral deposits in caves. (iStockphoto)"
Science News Week of April 29, 2006; Vol. 169, No. 17
The Science of Cave Formations
" Although scientists have long understood the chemical processes that sculpt many cave formations, they've only recently come up with a mathematical model that explains some of the features' shapes. Researchers also find that bacteria contribute to some types of mineral deposits in caves. (iStockphoto)"
Science News Week of April 29, 2006; Vol. 169, No. 17