Extraordinary tree suspended in mid-air by its roots clinging onto the edge of a chasm

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The tree that just won't die - even though it's hanging over a cliff by its roots

• The Tree of Life in Olympic National Park in Washington is attached to the edge of a large void by a few roots
  
• Many of the large tree's roots can be seen dangling and exposed, with a large cave having formed underneath


• The natural growth still sprouts fresh green leaves every spring despite its roots having very little contact with soil

Nestled in the Olympic National Park in Washington is a tree that appears to defy the laws of gravity.

Hanging on for dear life, the Tree of Life is stretched over a large void and has managed to attach in place by a few tough tendrils of root.

The surprising growth has resulted from the cliff slowly eroding over time, but despite this the giant tree continues to thrive.

Nestled in the Olympic National Park in Washington is a tree that appears to defy the laws of gravity

Hanging on for dear life, the Tree of Life is stretched over a large void and has managed to attach in place by a few tough tendrils of root

The incredible tree still manages to sprout fresh green leaves every spring despite its roots having very little contact with soil.

And even though a number of storms hit the coastal area, it it hasn't toppled over and has remained resilient.

Although it doesn't have an official name, it is commonly known as The Tree of Life and The Runaway Tree.

The unusual set up has come about through the cliff slowly eroding over time, but despite this, the giant tree continues to thrive

The hanging tree is not the only one that has managed to thrive in unusual circumstances.

Another Tree of Life has been baffling tourists for years - this time in Bahrain.

The Unesco-protected tree is approximately 400 years old. It is situated in the desert and is the only tree growing for miles around despite there being no clear water supply.

It is thought its deep root systems account for its unusual reach of water, although the tree still remains a mystery.

The Crooked Forest of Gryfino in Poland is also a natural marvel featuring bizarre curved tree trunks.

In addition to this, the Silk Cotton Trees of Ta Prohm in Cambodia are a fascinating sight to see, with the large roots entwined round the stunning temple.

Extraordinary nature: The Silk Cotton Trees of Ta Prohm in Cambodia are a fascinating sight to see, with the large roots entwined round the stunning temple

The Crooked Forest of Gryfino in Poland is also a natural marvel, featuring bizarre, curved tree trunks

The Unesco-protected Tree of Life in Bahrain is approximately 400 years old. It is situated in the desert and is the only tree growing for miles around despite there being no clear water supply

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[vitorio]

Nature is extrordinary!!!