A fresh blanket of snow brings about an air of tranquility to the scene. All is calm. All is bright. All is silent.
This is because snow absorbs sound.
Sound travels in waves. When there is fresh, fluffy snow on the ground, the sound waves are absorbed, and sound is buffered. When snow melts or freezes, it becomes smooth and hard. Sound waves are then reflected off the hard surface and becomes audible.
The next time you find yourself under a fresh snowfall, take a moment, to enjoy the the silent moment.
No comments:
Post a Comment