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How does the sound from an air raid siren travel so far?

April 26, 2017air Mathematics raid siren sound Travel

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How does the sound from an air raid siren travel so far?

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It’s loud. The sound is directed horizontally, not down toward the base. It’s distinctive, so it’s easy to recognize it when it’s not loud to the hearer. Two miles isn’t far. I routinely hear motorcycles more than five miles away.