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The so-called "quietest place on Earth" has something in common with the site of Earth's loudest noise. What is it?

Question #152358. Asked by etymonlego.
Last updated Feb 06 2026.
Originally posted Feb 06 2026 10:25 AM.

maripp2002
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maripp2002
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The loudest noise is a volcano. The Krakatoa eruption was famously heard for thousands of miles away. At it's source it was 310 decibels (enough to shatter eardrums and shatter windows for miles around). So, the connection is Volcano.

The quietest place on earth is also...in a volcano (albeit a dormant one):

link https://www.npr.org/2022/08/25/1119484767/experience-the-quietest-place-on-earth

link https://www.audiology.org/the-loudest-known-sound-ever/

Feb 06 2026, 10:50 AM
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