Limestone formations

Limestone formations are natural structures created mainly from the mineral calcite, which forms from the accumulation of shells, coral, and skeletal fragments of marine organisms. Over millions of years, these sediments compact and cement together, creating solid limestone rock. These formations often develop in shallow, warm marine environments and can feature interesting features like caves, stalactites, and stalagmites due to mineral deposit processes. Limestone is a common and durable sedimentary rock that plays a significant role in landscapes, karst systems, and human activities such as construction and agriculture.