Can the low-frequency sounds of volcanoes predict an eruption?
In short: Volcanoes produce infrasound—sounds too low for human ears to detect. This video explores how scientists are investigating whether these subtle acoustic signals can serve as early warning signs for impending volcanic activity.
While volcanoes are not traditionally musical, they generate infrasound, which consists of low-frequency sounds that fall below the threshold of human hearing. Researchers are studying these acoustic patterns to determine if they can help predict when a volcano is about to erupt.
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