Question: What was the loudest sound ever described by humans?

December 29, 2009

Answer: In 1883, the Krakatoa volcano in Indonesia erupted and threw ash and stone 300 square miles. The explosive sound from this eruption was heard 3,000 miles away. That’s the distance from San Francisco to New York City.




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One Response to “Question: What was the loudest sound ever described by humans?”


  1. your blog is subtle and interesting. excellent. I will have to tweet it!


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