Stalagmite (IMAGE) Ohio University Caption The stalagmite, which is 7.9 inches long, was collected from a site in Buckeye Creek Cave, West Virginia. It is 7,000-years-old. Credit Gregory Springer, Ohio University Usage Restrictions Credit: Gregory Springer, Ohio University License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.