Which limiting factor slows stalactite precipitation during droughts?

💡 Explanation

Limited water infiltration through the epikarst slows stalactite precipitation because the required dissolved minerals reaching the cave ceiling is curtailed by the reduced flow due to diminished epikarst inputs, rather than affecting concentration; therefore less water is delivered.

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