On of the many unique (and rare) cave formations found in Crystal Cave in Sequoia National Park (CA) are cave shields. This one has draperies beginning to form as they flow over the cave shield:

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On of the many unique (and rare) cave formations found in Crystal Cave in Sequoia National Park (CA) are cave shields. This one has draperies beginning to form as they flow over the cave shield:
Just one of the amzing things you can see in a National Park. I have not yet been into a cave but I will now be on the lookout!