Giant sequoia trees have fireproof bark🌲🧯 General Sherman "estimated 2,700 years old (and possibly even older), this giant sequoia is one of the oldest trees in the world—a majestic specimen of a remarkable redwood species that has evolved to withstand the flames that periodically sweep through its environment. Some of these trees, which can grow more than 300 feet tall (about as high as a 30-story building) and dozens of feet wide, are the world’s most massive tree and one of the largest organisms on earth." Meet the Giant Sequoia, the 'Super Tree' Built to Withstand Fire scientificamerican.com/article/meet-t… via @sciam searchoflife.com/10-oldest-tree… via @searchoflifecom
@NatGeo These trees can live for thousands of years and can reach heights of over 91 meters (300 feet). Amazing. 😊
The magnificent giant sequoias of Sequoia National Park, standing tall and illuminated beneath the vastness of the night sky, serve as a humbling reminder of nature's grandeur. Such scenes encapsulate the timeless beauty of our natural world, where ancient trees have witnessed millennia pass and stars have shone down for eons. In moments like these, we are reminded of our brief existence in the grand timeline of the universe and the importance of preserving these natural wonders for future generations. #SequoiaNightMagic #Nature'sMajesty #CaliforniaBeauty