Petrified tree in Yellowstone National Park

This Petrified Tree was created during volcanic activity in Yellowstone National Park. Trees had their organic structure replaced by minerals while they were slowly buried by volcanic ash.
The only remaining petrified tree in the area is placed behind a fence to protect it from vandals and collectors. There used to be two other petrified trees here, but were removed a piece at a time by past park visitors who thoughtlessly took the pieces home as souvenirs.

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