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Grand Canyon Natural Sound: Bass Rapid
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About this sound
Bass Rapid (Colorado River Mile 108) is classified as a Class 3 Rapid on the Grand Canyon Scale. A boulder bar is located mid-channel. and can be passed either on the right or left.
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
- Grand Canyon Natural Sound: Bass Rapid by US National Park Service – Public domain