Пещера из гипса, где-то в Мексике, образовалась под действием потока серной кислоты. Открыта была в 80-х годах прошлого века. Красота! BBC рулит))))
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These twenty-foot-long gypsum crystal formations have become the hallmark of Lechguilla Cave. Until they were discovered in 1988, it was believed that this rare formation could only grow to a length of six feet.
Lake Castrovalva
This area is claimed by many to be the most beautiful area of Lechuguilla Cave. The chamber can only be reached by making a 150-foot long swim down a water-filled corridor. At the far end of the waterway, the room opens into the 100-foot wide chamber shown here. (photo by Dave Bunnell)