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Redwood Rings
Photo: Rings in a felled redwood tree
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California redwoods, like this felled giant, are among the oldest and tallest trees on Earth. They often exceed 300 feet (90 meters) in height and reach diameters of 10 to 20 feet (3 to 6 meters) or more.
Photograph by Lindsey Holm

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