Seismic data captured the sound of awe during a solar eclipse
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During the April 8, 2024 total solar eclipse, seismometers across North America picked up something unexpected — cities went unusually quiet. In places where the moon fully blocked the sun, ground vibrations dropped significantly, with Cleveland seeing an 8–9 decibel drop. Rural areas and cities outside the path of totality showed no such change, strongly suggesting that awestruck crowds simply stopped moving.
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