What is the loudest sound ever recorded?
What is the loudest sound ever recorded? The loudest sound in recorded history came from the volcanic eruption on the Indonesian island Krakatoa at 10.02 a.m. on August 27, 1883. The explosion caused two thirds of the island to collapse and formed tsunami waves as high as 46 m (151 ft) rocking ships as far away as South Africa.
How loud is the sun on Earth?
After some calculations, he explained that the Sun would theoretically blare out a noise of around 100 decibels, almost as loud as standing next to a speaker at a rock concert or busy nightclub. That's pretty remarkable when you consider the Sun is 150 million kilometers (over 93,000,000 miles) away from us.
How loud is dangerously loud?
Sound is measured in units called decibels. Sounds at or below 70 A-weighted decibels (dBA) are generally safe. Long or repeated exposure to sounds at or above 85 dBA can cause hearing loss.
How loud is a firework?
Fireworks produce a sound output that is in the 150 to 175 decibel range. Each year, many people experience some damage to their hearing as a result of fireworks. There are two things to note when considering whether or not fireworks will have the potential to cause hearing loss.