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A video on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the planet s noise levels
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A video on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the planet s noise levels
The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly reduced human activity and its impact on the planet s crust.
An international group of seismologists from 33 countries measured a drop of up to 50% in so-called ambient noise generated by humans travelling and factories humming after lockdowns came into force around the world.
They measured lower noise levels at 185 of the 268 seismic stations analysed around the world.