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215 Sounds of the Sea

Title: Sounds of the Sea; Background image of waves crashing high over a walkway and rocks.

Hearing the thunder here is all about timing. The best time to witness the boom and spray is two hours before high tide. If the ocean is calm or the tide is low, you may just hear gurgling. What causes the thunder? Over eons the relentless force of the ocean has gouged a narrow cave in his granite ledge. This cave traps air when it suddenly fills with water and creates a thunderous burst of ocean spray. Formations like Thunder ole are just one way to experience the sheer power of these coastal waves and currents.

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Acadia National Park, Code: ACAD

Thunder Hole, Acadia National Park, Hancock County, Maine
Latitude: 44.3208387446359, Longitude: -68.1883980444881

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