18. The Loudest Sound Ever Recorded was from a Volcanic Eruption
The loudest sound ever recorded by humans resulted from a volcanic eruption. It was equivalent to 172 decibels.
The sound was produced by the 1883 eruption of the Krakatoa volcano in Indonesia, which was so loud that it could be heard over 3,000 miles away.
The sound was so intense that it ruptured the eardrums of sailors and caused shock waves that traveled around the globe several times.
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