One Square Inch of Silence facts for kids
One Square Inch of Silence is a special project that aims to protect quiet places. It is symbolized by a small red stone. This stone was placed in the Hoh Rainforest inside Olympic National Park in 2005. The person behind this idea is Gordon Hempton, who is an author and an expert in recording sounds.
The spot where the stone is located has been called "the quietest place in the United States." This project helps people understand how important natural quiet is.
Why Quiet Matters
Gordon Hempton believes that natural quiet is very important for people and nature. He thinks that noise from human activities, like airplanes, can harm wildlife and make it harder for people to enjoy nature. This is called noise pollution.
Protecting Quiet Places
To help protect this quiet spot, some airlines have even changed their flight paths. They did this to avoid making too much noise over the Olympic National Park. This shows how much some people care about keeping natural areas peaceful.
Gordon Hempton has also started a foundation. This group works to stop loud jet aircraft noise from disturbing the quiet in Olympic National Park and other natural parks. Their goal is to make sure these special places stay quiet for everyone.
About the Project
The work of Gordon Hempton, including the One Square Inch of Silence project, was featured in a documentary film. This film, called Soundtracker, came out in 2010. It was first shown at the Sedona Film Festival.
