Over 200 trees survived the catastrophic destruction of the Hiroshima and Nagasaki bombs, including a Weeping Willow less than 400m from the Hiroshima blast epicentre.

These trees became known as the Hibakujumoku, ‘Survivor Trees’. Many are still alive today and continue to be a symbol of overcoming adversity.

What might a tree have to say at the exact time of the blast 75 years earlier. We were keen to find out and the sound recordings used for this gem came from that time in early August 2020, made with highly sensitive sensors and hydrophones attached to the trunks and branches.