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Flooding on Turkey Creek
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About this sound
The sound of flowing water is rare in Big Thicket, where water usually moves too slow to make a sound. This flooding was the result of heavy rains in January 2023. Location: Big Thicket National Preserve, Texas
Why parks record sound
The NPS Natural Sounds and Night Skies Division monitors soundscapes in parks across the United States. Natural quiet is treated as a resource to protect, like clean air or dark skies: noise from aircraft, vehicles and machinery can mask animal communication and change the experience of a place.
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Sources & credits
- Flooding on Turkey Creek by US National Park Service – Public domain