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Grand Canyon Natural Sound: Hance Creek
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About this sound
Recording of Hance Creek, flowing within the Vishnu schist above the Colorado River in Grand Canyon National Park.
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: Hance Creek by US National Park Service – Public domain