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World Service,1 min

What does it sound like under the ice?

Science In Action

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Whilst appearing calm and serene, the waters found under ice contain many unusual and ephemeral sounds, from vehicle motors to the creaking of moving ice. Andrew Barnard from Michigan Tech in the US, has spent the winter capturing these sounds with hydrophones - underwater microphones. (Photo caption: Snowmobiles © Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

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