Wonder Pine
(10 photos)Two years ago, after the terrible disaster in Japan were destroyed about 70 000 trees on the coast, except for a solitary pine ...
Recall that Rikudzentakata on the island of Honshu, in Iwate Prefecture, was almost completely destroyed in the tsunami hit March 11, 2011, provoking a massive earthquake off the eastern coast of the island. The disaster was the cause of mass destruction on the northern islands of the Japanese archipelago and claimed the lives of about 19,000 people. Rikudzentakata lost almost 1,800 residents, and much of the city still lies in ruins. Giant wave also destroyed about 70 000 trees on the coast, except for a solitary pine, photos of which overlooking the destroyed city, spread all over the globe. Not surprisingly, the surviving tree has become a symbol of resistance and hope for a speedy revival of Japan.Two-kilometer strip of pine trees, which were planted here in the days of the Edo period, is not just a local landmark and a favorite vacation spot, but in 1927 was included in the list of "100 landscapes of Japan." Age only surviving tree in the grove was estimated at 270-280 years.
Unfortunately, the water flooded large areas, making it impossible to plant survival imbibed sea salt in the soil. In addition, the tsunami destroyed most of the beach, resulting in pine was only ten meters from the shore, which in turn increased the salt content in the groundwater that fed the root system of the tree. When, despite all efforts, it became clear that the tree can not be saved, it was decided to preserve it for posterity, turning it into a monument, an exact copy of itself pine. In September 2012, after the necessary rituals that take into account the special role of trees in the religious system of Japan - Shinto, 89 foot tree (27 meters) was divided into nine segments, the foundation for subsequent re-creation. Work took about six months, and the cost of the project amounted to 150 million yen (equivalent to approximately 1.6 million U.S. dollars). March 2, 2013 the first 14-meter section - crafted tree trunk was taken to the trailer and is mounted vertically on a prepared site in place. At the base of the trunk diameter is about 1 meter, the top tapering to 80 cm in the process of preservation of wood, its core was drilled out and replaced with a carbon fiber rod that can withstand huge loads. March 6 last, the top segment was installed by crane to the top of the tree. Size of the section with the branches of reinforced plastic on a frame made of a special carbon fiber is 7.7 meters and weight - 1.4 tons. Specialists meticulously recreated the exact shape of the crown, including the smallest details. It is expected that the official ceremony marking the return of "miraculous" pine, held in late March 2013.
In addition, from pine wood was made a special seal, measuring approximately three square centimeters, the final version of which was selected from more than 30 designs sent by artists from all over Japan. Because pine - too soft material for printing, wood was impregnated with resin, giving it a particular strength. Stamp and inkpad with vermilion will be stored in a casket of Adam tree (Paulownia), valuable wood is used in the country for the manufacture of musical instruments, furniture and various decorations. On the inner surface of the cover boxes affixed: "With prayer for healing from disasters." "These press have particular value to us and used in the pivotal moments of life," said the head of the Board of Public Affairs of the National Association of seals Kazue Nakahara. Mayor Futoshi Toba city, taking print, said her first impressions will be on the thank-you letters to the people who helped Lone Pine: "I feel I have to keep printing for generations to come as a reminder of distress come upon us."
pine, towering over Rikudzentakata tsunami
Grove Takata-Matsubara after accident
pine, Rikudzentakata
pine, preparation for preservation
Restored pine, completion of installation works
Pine Grove and tsunami destroyed Takata-Matsubara
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