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Curtain formation in Dan-yr-Ogof show cave

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Curtain formation in Dan-yr-Ogof show cave
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A named place photographed at this map point in Powys.
The curtain formation in Dan-yr-Ogof show cave is a striking example of a flowstone deposit, formed over thousands of years by the deposition of calcium carbonate from dripping water. The cave has been developed as a show cave since the 1940s and is part of the National Show Cave Network, attracting visitors and contributing to the local tourism industry.

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Photo: Nigel Davies · CC BY-SA 2.0