Which phenomenon inhibits speleothem formation within submerged caves?

💡 Explanation

Speleothems precipitate from saturated solutions; however, caves continuously submerged experience minimal water table fluctuations and pre-existing saturation. This leads to equilibrium being reached, inhibiting further precipitation because of this stalled dissolution–precipitation equilibrium, rather than fluctuating airflow or hydrostatic pressure.

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