Enormous pine trees, in Petrified Forest National Park, were as wide as 9 feet and 200 feet tall during the triassic period, 200 million years ago.
Fallen trees were often buried by the river sediments. Nearby volcanoes erupted and blanketed the area in volcanic ash with a high silica or crystal content. Rapid burial preserved the trees perfectly.
The ash was dissolved by groundwater and the silica or crystal created petrified wood and turned the wood to stone. This was freaking amazing! 🤓
Explore the quirky adventures and misadventures as I take you on a journey of the United States National Parks. These journeys inspired me to explore even more about the history of the United States, the good, the bad and the ugly. These journeys are encouragements to explore, or re-examine these beautiful lands. From mountain roads with hairpin turns to stunning seaside escapes to exploring good old American history, these areamazing journeys to take in this lifetime.
