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The world’s tallest tree is a coastal redwood standing at a staggering 379 feet and four inches (115.6 meters) feet above the earth – beating its predecessor Stratosphere Giant by over 10 feet.
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Found in Redwood National Park, the goliath, nicknamed Hyperion, was discovered by two hikers. To gain its official title, Hyperion was measured precisely by a team of scientists from Humboldt State University, led by Steve Sillett, using the highly complicated and technical method of climbing the tree and dropping a (really long) tape measure down its trunk.
Take a look at the video by the scientists chronicling the climb:
Few are allowed to know the exact location of Hyperion in order keep tourists and media away, who could potentially harm the tree and its environment.
