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About this sound
The Sunrise Campsite is on the park's west side along the Tonahutu Creek Trail. It sits at 9,600 feet of elevation. This recording began at 1:30 PM and features the ambient sounds of the campsite as well as the sounds of a thunderstorm that produced small hail and large rain drops that fell on the tent and recording equipment.
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
- Thunderstorm, Rain and Hail Soundscape from the Sunrise Campsite by US National Park Service – Public domain