The volcanic explosion of Krakatoa (1883) is considered the loudest modern sound ever heard, an estimated 310 decibels. The catastrophic blast, which occurred on Rakata Island, Indonesia, …

Dec 7, 2025 · The 1883 eruption of Krakatau (also spelled Krakatoa), a volcanic island in Indonesia, is often considered the loudest sound in history.

Jun 6, 2025 · We have compiled a list of the 11 loudest sounds ever recorded that could have possibly put a full stop to the functioning of your brain. Let’s look at them one by one.

The loudest noise ever recorded was produced when the island-volcano Krakatoa, in the Sunda Strait between Sumatra and Java, Indonesia, exploded in an eruption on 27 August 1883. The …

Sound has the power to whisper softly—or shake the entire planet. In this video, we explore the 50 loudest sounds ever recorded, ranked by their approximate ...

Sep 24, 2025 · The loudest sound ever recorded was the 1883 Krakatoa volcanic eruption—which reached 310 decibels and was heard thousands of miles away, causing massive destruction …

Aug 31, 2025 · Uncover the most powerful sound ever recorded. Understand its incredible intensity, how sound is measured, and its global propagation.

Aug 5, 2024 · Let's explore the Krakatoa volcano eruption, the Tunguska event, the nuclear blasts and compare the loudest sounds ever recorded!

Jul 27, 2025 · Whilst it is only an estimation, the general consensus is that the Krakatoa eruption could have registered around 310dB making it probably the loudest sound nature has …

May 11, 2022 · But what about the loudest sound ever heard? On the morning of 27 August 1883, on the Indonesian island of Krakatoa, a volcanic eruption produced what scientists believe to …