Aparently 180 dB causes eardrum rupture and intense pain and thus is extremely deadly.
For comparison’s sake, Krakatoa volcano’s eruption was measured at around 183dB.
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Found this years ago. I come back to it frequently. Here’s a sperm whale playfully turning divers inside out with clicks (not literally): https://youtu.be/zsDwFGz0Okg
Edit: there is a minute and a half of talking before an underwater video plays. Totally worth listening to the whole thing.
Also, turn your sound way up for that extra immersive experience.
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