Hyperion (tree) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Hyperion |
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| Species | Coast redwood (Sequoia sempervirens) |
| Height | 115.85 m (380.1 ft) |
| Volume of trunk | 530 m3 (18,600 cu ft) |
Hyperion is a coast redwood (Sequoia sempervirens) in California that was measured at 115.85 m (380.1 ft), which ranks it as the world's tallest known living tree.
Overview
Hyperion was discovered August 25, 2006, by naturalists Chris Atkins and Michael Taylor. The tree was verified as standing 115.55 m (379.1 ft) tall by Stephen Sillett. The tree was found in a remote area of Redwood National and State Parks purchased in 1978. It is estimated to contain 530 m3 (18,600 cu ft) of wood. The Park also houses the second tallest tree Helios, and the third tallest Icarus. Sillett estimates Hyperion to be 600 years old while others report it to be roughly 700–800 years old.
The exact location of Hyperion is kept secret to protect the tree from damage.
Researchers stated that woodpecker damage at the top may have prevented the tree from growing taller.
In February 2012, Hyperion was featured in the BBC Radio 4 documentary James and the Giant Redwoods by James Aldred.
See also
In Spanish: Hyperion (árbol) para niños
