Sssh, silence please: 8 most quiet places on Earth

Orfield Laboratories, Minnesota, USA This chamber is one of the quietest places on Earth, with sound levels reaching -9.4 decibels. It's designed to absorb sound and is used for testing audio equipment and conducting research.

Arctic and Antarctic These remote polar regions are some of the quietest natural places due to their vast open spaces and lack of human activity.

Cave of Swallows, Mexico This deep cave offers a unique sound environment due to its natural acoustics and isolation.

Great Bear Rainforest, Canada One of the largest temperate rainforests, it remains relatively untouched by human activity. Thus, providing a serene natural setting.

Moscow Metro, Russia The deeper sections of this metro system are known for their remarkable quietness, particularly at certain depths where sound is significantly reduced.

The Atacama Desert, Chile Known for its dryness and vastness, the desert's remote locations can provide a tranquil escape from noise.

The Nullarbor Plain, Australia This vast, flat area is sparsely populated and offers an expansive, quiet landscape.

Hokkaido, Japan Particularly in its national parks, Hokkaido has areas where nature thrives and human noise is minimal.

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