- Dolby Laboratories has revealed the Seven Sonic Wonders of the World
- Iceland’s Vatnajokull Glacier, Europe’s Largest Glacier, Tops the List
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Whether it’s the Colossus of Rhodes or the Great Pyramid of Giza, visiting the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World is something many adventurers dream of.
Now, your bucket list is about to get even longer, as experts have created a new list of must-see destinations.
Dolby Laboratories has revealed the Seven Sonic Wonders of the World.
From laughing hippos in Kenya to Iceland’s Vatnajokull glacier, Dolby says you should hear these wonders before it’s too late.
‘We all dream of seeing the Seven Wonders of the World, but how often do we dream of hearing them?’ said Daniela Bischof, senior director of marketing for Europe at Dolby Laboratories.
Dolby Laboratories has revealed the Seven Sonic Wonders of the World. Iceland’s Vatnajokull Glacier, Europe’s Largest Glacier, Tops the List
From laughing hippos in Kenya (pictured) to Iceland’s Vatnajokull glacier, Dolby says you should hear these wonders before it’s too late
The Seven Sonic Wonders were selected using the same criteria as the Seven Natural Wonders.
This includes epic natural beauty, most endangered natural sounds, diversity and distribution, ecological importance, historical heritage, geographical location and the embodiment of a sense of mystery.
Iceland’s Vatnajokull glacier, the largest glacier in Europe, tops the list.
“It traces the millennia-long journey of Iceland’s largest glacier from peak to coast, before breaking to release air bubbles that have been frozen in time for 10,000 years,” Dolby said.
Next is the Dawn Chorus of Lake Suvasvesi in Finland, where the summer sun never sets, creating an endless chorus of black-throated diving birds.
Laughing Hippopotamus from Kenya and ‘Frog Beats’ from Panama are third and fourth on the list.
“During dark nights under the rainforest canopy, a quiet chorus of frogs hides the slither of venomous predators lurking underfoot,” Dolby said.
Next is the Dawn Chorus of Lake Suvasvesi in Finland, where the summer sun never sets, creating an endless chorus of black-throated diving birds.
During dark nights under the rainforest canopy, a quiet chorus of frogs hides the slither of poisonous predators lurking beneath their feet.
One entry comes from the UK: the famous starling murmuration (pictured above Brighton Pier)
Meanwhile, an entry arrives from the UK: the famous starling murmuration.
“Tens of thousands of starlings gather in a dazzling swarm, a phenomenon so strong that it appeared on British radar screens in World War II,” Dolby added.
Finally, the whispers of a coral reef in the Sulu Sea and the song of the humpback whale of the Caribbean Sea complete the list.
If you don’t have unlimited time or money to physically visit Sonic Wonders, you’ll be happy to know that you can listen to them from home.
Dolby worked with award-winning wildlife sound recordist Chris Watson to create an album of sounds, which you can find on several platforms. here.
“I hope the tracks transport listeners to the heart of these natural wonders, to the place where I originally placed my microphones,” Watson said.
Finally, the whispers of a coral reef in the Sulu Sea (pictured) and the song of the humpback whale of the Caribbean Sea complete the list.
If you don’t have unlimited time or money to physically visit Sonic Wonders, you’ll be happy to know that you can listen to them from home.