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Mule Ear Drapery in Jewel Cave

Detailed Description

Jewel Cave is currently the 3rd most extensive cave network in the world. It is believed to have formed completely underwater, thus leading to the extensive coating of calcite crystals.

In the center of this image, a cave formation known as mule-ear drapery can be seen.

Sources/Usage

Public Domain.