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What is the biggest petrified wood specimen ever found?

Brittny Ounsworth

The biggest petrified wood specimen ever found is called the Hubbard Tree and it was discovered in Arizona, United States. This tree was about 200 feet (61 meters) tall when it was alive! It fell down about 225 million years ago and was eventually buried under layers of sediment. Over time, the tree's wood was replaced by minerals like quartz which gave it a stone-like appearance.

Today, the Hubbard Tree weighs over 1,200 tons and has a diameter of about 9 feet (2.7 meters). It is so heavy that it is impossible to move it from where it was found! Many people come to see the Hubbard Tree because it is so rare and fascinating.

Petrified wood is special because it is a piece of history that has been preserved over millions of years. It helps us learn about the plants and animals that lived a long time ago. It is important to protect these petrified wood specimens so that future generations can enjoy them too!