Giant Sequoia Cross-Section (IMAGE)

University of Arizona

Giant Sequoia Cross-Section

Caption

This cross-section of a giant sequoia tree shows some of the tree-rings and fire scars. The numbers indicate the year that a particular ring was laid down by the tree.

Credit

Tom Swetnam.

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