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What are some loud noises?
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| Noise | Average decibels (dB) |
|---|---|
| Vacuum cleaner, average radio | 75 |
| Heavy traffic, window air conditioner, noisy restaurant, power lawn mower | 80–89 (sounds above 85 dB are harmful) |
| Subway, shouted conversation | 90–95 |
| Boom box, ATV, motorcycle | 96–100 |
What is the loudest noise?
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.
What’s the loudest thing on earth?
Krakatoa is believed to be the loudest sound produced on the surface of the planet — in human history, that is. It circled the Earth four times in every direction and shattered the ears of sailors 40 miles away. The Krakatoa volcano erupted with ungodly strength, sending ripples of sound heard thousands of miles away.
What is the loudest sound known to man?
The loudest sound ever created by humans, not by natural causes, was said to be the atomic bomb blasts over Nagasaki and Hiroshima. Those clocked in at around 250 decibels. NASA’s highest recorded decibel reading was 204 and that was the first stage of the Saturn V rocket. 310 decibels is loud enough to kill you.
Where is the quietest natural place on Earth?
One good candidate is the Haleakalā crater on the Hawaiian island of Maui, which has been dubbed the “quietest place on Earth”. Here, the sound level is just 10 decibels – the same volume as your own breathing – and is probably as quiet as anything you can experience.
What is something quiet and peaceful?
Some common synonyms of peaceful are calm, placid, serene, and tranquil. While all these words mean “quiet and free from disturbance,” peaceful implies a state of repose in contrast with or following strife or turmoil.
What is the loudest noise ever?
The Loudest Noise Ever Recorded. On August 27th 1883 at 10:02 am a volcano on the island of Krakatoa in Indonesia erupted and generated the loudest noise ever recorded – so loud that it circled the earth at least five times! The eruption was heard over 3,000 miles away. That’s like a sound created In San Francisco being heard in NYC.
Can a loud sound Kill You?
Yes. Sound can absolutely kill you if it’s loud enough. The long answer requires looking at what sound really is. Sound is created by a pressure wave which vibrates particles as it travels in an accordion-like manner.
What is the loudest sound in the universe?
National Science Foundation Postdoctoral Fellow, Astronomy & Astrophysics, University of California, Santa Barbara. As far as I’m aware, the Perseus galaxy cluster is the current record holder for the loudest sound discovered in the Universe.
What is the loudest possible sound?
For a long time, Wikipedia has said that the loudest possible sound is 191 dB SPL, as this corresponds to 1 atmosphere of pressure peak-to-peak, and anything above this would be clipped at vacuum on the negative peaks, and is therefore classed as a “shockwave” rather than “sound”.