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84. Rapid Fire

A sharp burst breaks the silence.
Puzzle by Almal, Bellingcat Volunteer Community. Part of the Acoustic Adventures series.
In parts of South Sudan, these sounds can carry over large distances, shaped by a landscape where tension and unrest are a part of daily life.
Out here sound travels strangely, and not everything is what it seems.
What produces this distinctive burst of sound?
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