Why do seashells sound like the ocean?

Sep 19, 2025 07:48:05

I have had some conch shells that sound like the ocean when put next to my ear.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Conch

Why do they or other shells sound like the ocean?

Sep 19, 2025 11:32:52

In one word, resonance!

In a couple of words, because the shell forms a Helmholtz resonator.

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Sep 19, 2025 14:11:14

Thank for the answer with a piece of toast.

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