Sequoia - Houston Museum of Natural Science - TX
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PeterNoG
N 29° 43.315 W 095° 23.408
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This petrified cross section of a Sequoia dates back to the Miocene period (about 20 million years ago). It's in the lobby of the Houston Museum of Natural Science.
Waymark Code: WM9CDY
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 07/31/2010
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There is no charge to see the various displays in the lobby of the museum.
~ text from sign ~
Cross Section of a Sequoia tree trunk
Sequoia sempervirens
5'11" - 6'3"
Miocene, (20 mybp)
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Herbert A. Zuhl
Location Name and/or Address:
Houston Museum of Natural Science
1 Hermann Circle Dr
Houston, TX 77030
713-639-4600
Website: [Web Link]
Tree Species: Sequoia
Indoors/Outdoors: Indoors
Entry Fee or Requirements: No
Availablility: Has specific hours
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Visit Instructions:
Visit the location and take a photo of the Tree Growth Rings. If you have more information about the tree or circumstance, please share it in your visit log.