What’s the Loudest Sound in History? - Encyclopedia Britannica
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, was …
What was the loudest sound ever recorded? - Live Science
Dec 7, 2025 · The 1883 eruption of Krakatau (also spelled Krakatoa), a volcanic island in Indonesia, is often considered the loudest sound in history.
11 Loudest Sounds Ever Recorded | HeadphonesProReview
Jun 6, 2025 · The sound produced by the meteor was recorded at 180 dB and is one of the loudest sounds ever recorded in the Earth’s history. Unfortunately, apart from the deafening noise, the …
The World's Loudest Sound Caused Shock Waves 10,000
Apr 19, 2018 · Emanating from the island of Krakatoa, which sits between the islands of Java and Sumatra in Indonesia, the sound could be heard clearly almost 5,000 kilometres (3,100 miles) away …
Loudest noise - Guinness World Records
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 was …
6 of the Loudest Sounds on Earth - Interesting Facts
These six giant sounds will put that garage band next door in some serious context. The loudest sound ever recorded was an 1883 volcanic eruption on the Indonesian island of Krakatoa, clocking in at an …
Loudest Sounds You’ll Ever Hear | Be Amazed
Aug 5, 2024 · On Sunday, August 26th, 1883, one of the loudest sounds ever recorded shook planet Earth: the eruption of the Krakatoa volcano. Even a whopping 100 miles away from the source, the …
The Loudest Sound in the World - National Geographic Education Blog
Oct 7, 2014 · According to the Nautilus article, the 1883 eruption of Krakatoa was the loudest sound in recorded history. But, powerful as Krakatoa was, it was far from the most powerful volcano in history.
Six of the Loudest Sounds on Earth - AkumalNow
These six giant sounds will put that garage band next door in some serious context. The loudest sound ever recorded was an 1883 volcanic eruption on the Indonesian island of Krakatoa, clocking in at an …
What Was the Loudest Sound Ever Recorded on Earth?
Sep 1, 2025 · The single most powerful sound ever definitively recorded or estimated on Earth originated from the 1883 eruption of the Krakatoa volcano in Indonesia. On August 27, 1883, …