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September, 2011. >> this german couple are on a dream vacation to the only place in the world where these massive sequoia trees grow. >> it was one of my main, main goals in america. i wanted to see these huge trees. >> they have no idea that an astonishing scene is about to unfold as they follow the 1.3-mile route known as the trail of 100 giants. the path takes them directly beneath the towering trees. the oldest of these sequoias have been stretching skyward for 3,000 years but they have root systems sustaining their dramatic heights. as they approach one of the sequoia trees, they're alarm...

12 were at and outside event, tried running inside. the camp director says they tried rushing more than 100 campers to safety. but they were too late. a 12-year-old boy was killed by a falling tree. and six more injured. they're reviewing safety procedures. >> it looks like a tornado went through a small section of this camp right where the camps were. >> reporter: falling trees are one of the big killers in storms. after weeks of soaking rain, root systems can loosen and you get scenes like this. here in smithfield, new york, families are just beginning to deal with destruction and loss of li...

The rare event is caught on camera. >> there was a cracking noise, something like that. >> at this moment the tree is falling. >> these are among the planet's largest organisms. soaring as high as 300 feet above the ground and reaching 20 to 30 feet in diameter. september, 2011. >> this german couple are on a dream vacation to the only place in the world where these massive sequoia trees grow. >> it was one of my main, main goals in america. i wanted to see these huge trees. >> they have no idea that an astonishing scene is about to unfold as they follow the 1.3 mile loop known as the trail of...

This german couple are on a dream vacation to the only place in the world where these massive sequoia trees grow. >> it was one of my main, main goals in america. i wanted to see these huge trees. >> they have no idea that an astonishing scene is about to unfold as they follow the 1.3 mile loop known as the trail of 100 giants. the path takes them directly beneath the towering trees. the oldest of these sequoias have been stretching skyward for 3,000 years but they have root systems sustaining their dramatic heights. as they approach one of the sequoia trees, they're alarmed by unusual sounds....

First of all, i guess in the simplest of terms, how are you able to grow anything in these cubes without water, without direct sunlight and without dirt? >> well, the cubes are pressurized, so that keeps out bugs, basically the rest of the could you be is conditioned. it's a completely conditioned environment. we use a misting technology that mixes the nutrients with water. 95% less water than what you use in convention al culture. and the mist goes straight to the root systems. so you're main lining the root systems right to the plants without resistance from dirt. >> so there is mist involve...