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Tunnel Through a Fallen Giant Sequoia in Sequoia National Park

Tunnel Through a Fallen Giant Sequoia in Sequoia National Park
 This Tunnel Through a Fallen Giant Sequoia is located at the Crescent Meadow Road in Sequoia National Park.This largest giant redwoods height is 50–85 meter from the ground and its diameters exceeding 6–8 meters.
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Tunnel Through a Fallen Giant Sequoia in Sequoia National Park
This tunnel log fell in December 4,1937and its base diameter is 21 feet or its length is 275 feet  
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Tunnel Through a Fallen Giant Sequoia in Sequoia National Park
Tunnel Through a Fallen Giant Sequoia in Sequoia National Park
Tunnel Through a Fallen Giant Sequoia in Sequoia National Park
Tunnel Through a Fallen Giant Sequoia in Sequoia National Park
Root system of the fallen tree. Photo credit
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