The Giant Sequoia is Flame Resistant

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The giant sequoia’s bark is over 50cm thick, which prevents forest fire flames from burning into the formative layer of the tree. Low-growing twigs form an abscission layer, which falls by itself and prevents the fire from spreading. Also, the tree releases its seeds into the air when there are forest fires. In order to sprout, the seeds utilize mineral-rich ash created from the forest fire, as well as the sunlight that flows in through the gaps where trees have been burned down from fire.

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The Sequoia bark formation can be used to develop new fire-prevention mechanisms capable of taking several protective measures simultaneously in the event of fires. It can also be useful for turning fires into a new energy source, taking advantage of energy released from fires for kitchen waste and sewage treatment.

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