Photos of the Day: December 14, 2014

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VIDEO – Cave coral, stalagmites, and stalactites …

cave coral in linville gorge
Cave coral can be found in cracks and crevasses in the gorge…. (Photo: Kevin)

 

stalagmite in linville gorge
… but stalagmites are rare. This is one of the few. (Photo: Kevin)

 

stalactite in linville gorge
Stalactites like this one hang from the ceiling. Stalagmites form on cave floors. (Photo: Kevin)

 

Stalagmite + Stalactite

Here’s a video of the dripping action that creates these formations. (Video: Kevin)

 

Indian pipe (Monotropa uniflora)
Outside the cave, this year’s spent Indian pipe (Monotropa uniflora) stalks also resemble coral. (Photo: Kevin)