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Photo © Andy McInroy
Stalactite filled cave
Larrybane
County Antrim
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This interesting sea cave features some spectacular karst features. Similar features can be seen in the 'Stalactite Cave' nearby. However, this cave is much larger and even has a large rock cascade near the back. This sort of feature is very unusual in a sea cave and this is the largest example I have discovered on my adventures. You can see a small part of it in the upper right section of this photograph. Other interesting features are rows of stalactites hanging from the ceiling in bunches, probably where fractures in the rock are allowing the seepage of mineral rich water. There are also examples of stalactites at impossible angles, assisted by the growth of mossy vegetation seeking light from the cave mouth which then becomes re-encrusted with the mineral rich water. A good example can be seen on the right hand wall of the cave entrance. Other Keywords: Larrybane, Carrick-a-Rede, stalactites, cascade, tufa
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