What do you understand by the term infrasonic vibrations?
(N/A) Infrasonic vibrations,also known as infrasound,refer to sound waves that have a frequency below the lower limit of human audibility,which is $20 \,Hz$. These vibrations are typically produced by sources such as earthquakes,volcanic eruptions,and the movement of large animals like whales and elephants.
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