Stalactites and stalagmites at Carlsbad Caverns National Park in southern New Mexico, USA.

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Established as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1995, Carlsbad Caverns National Park contains over 80 separate caves. The park's primary caves are Carlsbad and Lechuguilla. The caves within the park are notable world-wide for their size, origin, and the abundance and beauty of the speleothems within.

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Location: Carlsbad Caverns National Park, Carlsbad, New Mexico, Southwestern USA
Photo credit: © Mostardi Photography / Alamy / Afripics
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