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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Like someone said previously, 200dB in water is not the same as 200dB in air. But I heard stories from researchers: it does feel like your bones are shattering if the whale comes up to you and vocalizes at you. They’re probably thinking we’re too skinny to be in the water. 😂
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