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The loudest underwater sound ever recorded emanated from one of the most remote locations on Earth—Point Nemo in the Southern Pacific Ocean. This vast and isolated spot lies 2,689 kilometers (1,671 ...

Most people picture lions, roosters, or even cicadas when they think about noisy animals. Their sounds grab attention because we hear them in daily life or through recordings. But none of those come ...

How loud can sound really get? The human ear can safely hear up to around 120 decibels. Beyond that, it starts to hurt. At 150 decibels, eardrums can rupture. But history has witnessed sounds far ...