Why Do Forests Make a Distant Thunderous Sound?

Trees are like big drums. When wind moves through the forest, it shakes the trees, and each tree makes a sound, kind of like tapping on a drum. The more trees there are, the more sounds they make all at once. These sounds blend together, creating a deep, rumbling noise that feels like thunder from far away.

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When the wind shakes tall trees like big drums, they make a deep sound that feels like thunder.
Imagine a forest full of giant drums, all tapping together in rhythm when the wind blows.
You might hear it like you're standing near a loud car engine rolling in from far away.

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