Waiting in line to #vote? Waiting for #polls to close? Need 1 min of icy entertainment this #Election2020?
Enjoy this compilation of the sounds made by pure ice boreholes in #Antarctica. π³π§π¦πΆπ
Enjoy this compilation of the sounds made by pure ice boreholes in #Antarctica. π³π§π¦πΆπ
Written explainer at the link. TLDR:
1) As ice scrapes down hole, Doppler effect decreases sound frequency
2) "Ricochet" is sound of ice hitting bottom coming up at varying speed
3) "Heartbeat" is set by 320 m/sec speed of sound reverberating up/down hole
rochester.edu/newscenter/whyβ¦
1) As ice scrapes down hole, Doppler effect decreases sound frequency
2) "Ricochet" is sound of ice hitting bottom coming up at varying speed
3) "Heartbeat" is set by 320 m/sec speed of sound reverberating up/down hole
rochester.edu/newscenter/whyβ¦
We deserve to throw ice down deep holes today, folks. Take care of yourselves this #ElectionDay and #vote!!
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