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Detail: The beech tree's roots are now more exposed. Compare these photos:

1995

 1995 tree roots at Thoreau's beech spring, Walden Woods
The above photo was taken in July 1995 when the pool was about 2 feet in diameter.

June

2002

 June 2002 exposed tree roots at Beech spring
The above photo was taken June 6, 2002, showing new root exposure and fresh earth.

July

2002

 July 2002 more exposed beech tree roots
On July 28, 2002, this shows the further exposure of the roots at right and the apparent undercutting of the bole at left.
 

Sept. 2002
Above is a poor image "for the record" of the roots exposed Sept. 15, 2002.

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