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Earth Experienced Its Quietest Period In Decades During Pandemic

Scientists have unveiled a silver lining conveyed by the COVID-19 pandemic as Earth indicates to have experienced its quietest period in decades during 2020. An international group of seismologists from 33 countries observed an unprecedented 50% plunge in urban ambient noise. Reportedly, this "wave of quiet" can be traced to the pandemic-induced global lockdowns, which suspended human activities such as travelling, besides its customary… read-more

Sat, 20 Feb 2021 - 03:49 PM / by Ashly Ann Varghese

Tags: Earth, ambient sounds, seismologists, 50%, travelling, quietest

Courtesy: The Hindu