Seismic data captured the sound of awe during a solar eclipse

Ground vibrations quieted in cities where the moon completely masked the sun

a total solar eclipse

The April 8, 2024, total solar eclipse disrupted the rhythm of daily life for people across North America. That, in turn, seems to have disrupted the rhythm of seismic vibrations in some places.

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