Zone of silence

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-010339",
  "term": "Zone of silence",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "An area on the Earth's surface where sound waves from a distant source are not heard, due to atmospheric refraction. This phenomenon occurs when sound waves are bent upwards by temperature inversions or wind shear, creating a region where the sound bypasses the surface before returning further away. It is often observed with loud explosions or thunder.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/zone-of-silence/"
}