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Driver stepped out of his vehicle to put chains on and trees fell across the truck and trailer.

It probably looked like a good, solid tree to park under, then along came Yasi. Cyclone Yasi had recorded wind gusts of 135 km/hr and this huge tree was felled by its force. The utility was jacked up by the emerging root-ball and that's where it stayed. Looked essentially undamaged ... hope so anyway. Thoughts and best wishes for all those so terribly affected by this monstrous weather event.

Watch Out! Falling trees are always a hazard when traveling in the forest. USFS Rocky Mountain Region sign.

 

For more see Publications on Hazard and Danger Trees here: www.fs.usda.gov/detail/r6/forest-grasslandhealth/insects-...

 

Photo by: Kristen Chadwick

Date: December 24, 2010

 

More of Kristen's photos are located here: www.flickr.com/photos/armillaria01/albums/72157594151075963

 

Photo credit: USDA Forest Service, Region 6, State and Private Forestry, Forest Health Protection, Westside Service Center. Kristen Chadwick collection.

 

Image provided by USDA Forest Service, Region 6, State and Private Forestry, Forest Health Protection: www.fs.usda.gov/main/r6/forest-grasslandhealth

 

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