You need to be conscious of your hearing and not put it at risk by being in an area where the noise level is too high. How loud is too loud? It all depends, but generally if you are near sound as loud as 130 decibels you should be very cautious, especially if it lasts for even just a few seconds.
Noise pollution refers to the unwanted or undesired loud sound that comes from your surroundings that can have an impact on your well-being.
A decibel is the unit of measurement for how loud sound is.
50 dB is not very loud and is safe to be around for as long as you'd like to be around it. 50 dB is about how loud light traffic can be when standing next to the road or how loud a fridge can be.
A dog's bark can be a wide range of decibels, it depends on the breed. Generally, a dog bark will fall between 60 and 170 decibels.
A gas-powered lawn mower will likely be around 85 to 95 decibels depending on the model. This may be harmful to be exposed to for extended periods of time, so wearing proper hearing protection would be smart.
The decibel range for a human screaming is typically around 80 to 125 decibels.
Dependent on the situation and your proximity to the origin of the noise, thunder may be as loud as 125 decibels in many situations.
According to sound experts online, 200 decibels can be potentially lethal levels of sound.
Create Date: October 7, 2024
Last Modified Date: October 7, 2024
