Why Do Forests Make Thunderous Sounds at Night?

Imagine a giant string instrument, that's what the forest is like. Trees are like big strings, and when the wind moves through them at night, they vibrate and make loud booms you can hear from far away. It sounds like thunder because it’s so strong!

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Imagine you're in a forest and hear a giant drum beating, that’s what it sounds like when the wind shakes the trees.
It's like all the trees are whispering loudly at once, making a big booming noise.
You might feel the ground vibrate under your feet as if something massive is moving below.

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