Abstract
The speleothem formation experiments conducted in the late 1970s by the Society have been resurrected at the Van Andel Creation Research Center. A new experimental apparatus has been constructed, other ancillary equipment collected and testing has begun. The earlier work is reviewed and the results of that research are summarized. The deposition of speleothems from a theoretical perspective, emphasizing the chemical processes involved, is considered. Recent advances in the age dating are examined. The factors that affect speleothem growth are discussed. Recent studies conducted in natural cave environments are mentioned. The kinetics of speleothem precipitation is being studied in an attempt to predict what natural conditions encourage rapid development.