15 of Yosemite’s Giant Sequoias Fall in Most Devastating Storm in Decades
@Michellekidwell (29953)
Sonora, California
February 1, 2021 10:43pm CST
Fifteen of Yosemite’s Giant Sequoia’s were toppled in last weeks storms, with winds getting over eighty miles an hour, causing a lot of destruction, and extensive damage, millions and millions dollars worth of damage.
The park was closed for a few days for clean up and repairs, and thankful despite the extensive damage no one was hurt!
A major storm system packing winds of 80 mph or higher has toppled some of the world’s most famous trees. Yosemite National Park said 15 of the giant sequoi...
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@kaylachan (84908)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
2 Feb 21
Wow, winter sure has hit some places hard. Thank god no one was seriously hurt.
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@Michellekidwell (29953)
• Sonora, California
2 Feb 21
Yes that’s a miracle in itself...
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@LindaOHio (222806)
• United States
2 Feb 21
What a shame. I'm glad no one was hurt though. We saw those giant trees on our trip to California.
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@Michellekidwell (29953)
• Sonora, California
3 Feb 21
They are amazing, one of the Cabin Trees or drive thru trees at Big Trees was also uprooted in the storm!
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@Michellekidwell (29953)
• Sonora, California
2 Feb 21
Yes it really is, I live just over an hours drive away!
