I used to laugh at the idea of rocks singing, but a trip to Sedona proved me wrong

For years, I thought the 'singing rocks' people talked about were just wind or a trick of the ear. Then, on a hike near Cathedral Rock, I tapped a specific slab of sandstone with a small hammer from my pack. It rang out with a clear, bell-like tone that lasted a full three seconds, nothing like a normal thud. The guide explained it was due to internal stress and the specific crystalline structure. Has anyone else had a skeptic moment with a geological phenomenon that turned out to be real?

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evan_jenkins6d ago

Hey @the_elizabeth, it's actually both the shape and the internal stress!

the_elizabeth6d ago

Actually, the sound is more from the rock's shape and cracks, not stress inside.