In the mid-2000s, an unusual tree was discovered in the American state of California.
We are talking about a giant sequoia.
Its height is 115.92 meters. In other words, it is the tallest living tree on the planet.
It is worth noting that the Statue of Liberty (including the pedestal) is much lower - 93 meters.
What is known about the giant sequoia
She was discovered in the summer of 2006 in Redwood National Park.
The tree was noticed by naturalists Chris Atkins and Michael Taylor.
They decided to name the unusual sequoia "Hyperion".
Experts have concluded that the tree is approximately 800 years old.
In addition, calculations have shown that the total volume of wood of the giant sequoia is 502 cubic meters.
The diameter of the lower part of the trunk is almost 5 meters.
Experts do not want to name the exact location of the record-breaking tree: they fear that many people will want to see the sequoia, and the huge influx of tourists could lead to the destruction of the ecosystem.
However, it is possible that in the coming years Hyperion will lose its status as the tallest tree on Earth. Perhaps the leader will be the currently 114-meter Helios tree, which demonstrates quite rapid growth.
