What Happens When a Redwood Tree Falls
North America, USA, California, Humboldt Redwoods State Park, Avenue of the Giants. (Photo by: Bernard Friel/Education Images/Universal Images Group via Getty Images)
If a tree falls in the forest and no one is around to hear it, does it make a sound? We’ve all heard that expression before. One naturalist on TikTok has gone viral again and this time for explaining what happens when a Redwood tree falls.
What Happens When a Redwood Tree Falls
Naturalist John Griffith, who goes by ‘Griff’ has gone viral again for a video explaining what happens when a Redwood tree falls. ‘Griff’ who posts on TikTok as ‘@RedwoodRising’ has had many videos of his go viral and the latest has amassed almost 10 million views in a few days. He starts by explaining the sounds you hear when a giant Redwood falls with an animated description of snaps and cracks. He then goes on to explain the root system and eventual wildlife that succeeds from the fallen tree.
Redwood Trees
According to sempervirens.org, Redwood trees are the tallest trees on Earth. They also live for thousands of years and are as old as the dinosaurs. Also, according to sempervirens.org, they make rain, take care of each other and only 5% of them are still in existence.
Where to See Redwood Trees
Redwood trees do not grow everywhere and you’ll have to make it to the Pacific coast if you want to experience them. VisittheUSA.com put together a list of 8 great places to see the Redwood trees. According to visittheusa.com, Redwood National State and Parks in California should be at the top of your list. It consists of four parks that can be visited with trails and more. A couple others that make the list according to visittheusa.com are Muir Woods National Monument, Big Basin Redwoods State Park and Humboldt Redwoods State Park.
Have you ever seen the Redwoods? Have you ever heard what it sounds like when the world’s largest tree falls? If not, luckily we have Naturalist ‘Griff’ to explain it to all of us.
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22 Albums That Turn 50 in 2024
When it comes to albums that turn 50 in 2024, there’s truly something for everyone.
If you’re the overachiever type, you’ll likely be impressed with the offerings from Queen and KISS. Both iconic bands released two albums in 1974. For Queen, it was Queen II and Sheer Heart Attack. As for KISS, they released their classic self-titled debut and Hotter Than Hell.
KISS wasn’t the only major band to release their debut album in 1974. Judas Priest released their debut, Rocka Rolla. Meanwhile, Rush and Bad Company released their self-titled debuts in 1974. Another notable debut came via Brian Eno. He released his debut solo album, Here Come the Warm Jets, in 1974 after he left Roxy Music.
Two bands proved in 1974 that the “sophomore slump” was nothing to worry about. Lynyrd Skynyrd released their second studio album, Second Helping, which featured “Sweet Home Alabama.” Aerosmith knocked it out of the park with their second album, Get Your Wings. That album features classic tracks “Same Old Song and Dance,” “S.O.S. (Too Bad)” and “Woman of the World.”
A number of female solo artists released major albums in 1974. Olivia Newton-John released If You Love Me, Let Me Know. The album topped the Billboard 200 album chart and featured the hit single “I Honestly Love You,” which was Newton-John’s first No. 1 hit in the United States. Carly Simon’s Hotcakes featured two major hits: “Haven’t Got Time for the Pain” and “Mockingbird,” her duet with then-husband James Taylor. Cher released Dark Lady, and its title track was a No. 1 hit. Lastly, Suzi Quatro made her mark in the United States with Quatro. The album notably features “Devil Gate Drive,” which Quatro performed on Happy Days as Leather Tuscadero.
Keep scrolling to see which other albums turn 50 in 2024.