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Poster at AGU 2024

Imaging the Subsurface of the World’s Largest Trees with a Dense Nodal Seismic Survey

Denise Burgett, Virginia Tech

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This research explores the critical relationship between the subsurface structure and the majestic Giant Sequoia trees. By comparing the subsurface beneath Giant Sequoia groves with other tree groves, researchers from Virginia Tech aimed to unravel the distinct geological and hydrological factors that make these ancient giants thrive. Key questions they answer:

  1. What does the subsurface look like under Giant Sequoia groves vs. other tree groves?
  2. What controls or influences where Giant Sequoia trees grow?
  3. Does critical zone structure impact Giant Sequoia vulnerability?
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