Redwood struck by lightning. Armstrong Woods near Guerneville, California. The two "white" lines are sapwood, the dark line between them is heartwood. Scar reached from top to base. Tree is 82" diameter at breast height. Scar is from 12" to 24" wide and over 2" deep at center. Pieces of wood and bark thrown 200 feet away. See also #6501. 6-3-38. E.F
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Location: average distance Identification: exact ground location unclear, appears unknowable No people present in picture
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fritz_metcalf-3726
Subject
Lightning Trees - Injuries - Climatic Fire scars Sequoia sempervirens - Fire damage Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserve (Calif.) State natural reserves - California - Armstrong Redwoods Sequoia sempervirens Sonoma County
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