A majestic metasequoia fossil forest...

was visited on Unga spit this afternoon, preserved in a lahar (volcanic debris flow) that is now being eroded by the energetic coastal processes. This large log measured more than 60 feet in length and about 9 feet in diameter:

Many large stumps remain in growth position in the Miocene-age deposit. Note the size of the rock that was also transported in the lahar:

The state of preservation is amazing:

The silicified wood appeared in various colors:

In all, this is a world-class fossil locality.