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What is the loudest sound ever recorded?
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Expert Answer
The 1883 Krakatoa eruption (~180 dB at 100 miles) ruptured eardrums 40 miles away and was heard 3,000 miles distant. It created tsunami waves and affected global weather patterns for years. For comparison, a jet engine at takeoff is ~150 dB.
Key Insight
The 1883 Krakatoa eruption (~180 dB at 100 miles) ruptured eardrums 40 miles away and was heard 3,000 miles distant.
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