Which mechanism explains increased stalactite formation after rainfall events?

💡 Explanation

Increased rainfall enhances stalactite creation due to increased carbonic acid dissolution; as rainwater percolates through soil it dissolves atmospheric CO2 forming carbonic acid, which dissolves limestone. Enhanced calcium carbonate availability drives precipitation rather than reduced evaporation, therefore stalactite volume increases.

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