The force required to shatter and splinter this large Oak must have been staggering, not just toppled it appear that the trunk exploded at about 3m above the ground. Large splinters like giants tooth picks lay scattered about, with smaller splinters spread out in all directions for about 15m. The remaining upstanding trunk is shredded right down to ground level. Unbelievable. I can only assume this to be the result of a lightning strike or something akin, as the tree doesn't appear to exhibit the usual signs of a tree slighted by high winds and you see a lot of trees humbled in that way. I could be mistaken of course. No, this really was a sight to behold and I spent some time lost in wonder as I examined from every angle and every detail of the fascinating remains.
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