104. Why do waterfalls make so much noise?

About this episode

This episode explores the reasons behind the loud sounds of waterfalls, including the effects of gravity and turbulence.

Waterfalls don't just sound loud, they roar for a reason. Learn how gravity, turbulence, trapped air, and canyon echoes combine to create one of nature's most powerful sounds. Keep the learning going with our waterfall video class inside No Sweat Nature Study , where we explore how gravity and erosion create plunges, cascades, and gorges. Use code NOSWEAT at checkout to save $10 on your first quarterly payment. Try a free sample class on symbiosis to see what No Sweat Nature Study is all about! Visit the Waterfalls show notes page to find comprehesion and discussion questions from this episode. Share pictures of your nature studies on Instagram or Facebook. Be sure to tag @OurJourneyWestward so Mrs. Cindy will see them! Please subscribe to the podcast and leave a rating and review if you enjoy the episodes. Thank you! It helps the podcast so much! :)

People in this episode

Host: Cindy West

Topics covered

• waterfalls
• sound
• gravity
• turbulence
• nature study

Keywords

• waterfalls
• noise
• gravity
• turbulence
• canyon echoes
• nature sounds
• erosion

Sponsors

No Sweat Nature Study

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Organizations: No Sweat Nature Study, Instagram, Facebook

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