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Old September 3rd, 2008, 11:28   #3
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Interesting, but 120dB is pretty much the limit where permanent damage can start occurring. I'd worry about it in enclosed spaces, or if exposed to a lot of them. It's the level you'd definitely want to be wearing hearing protection.


Actually here's a neat chart:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sound_pressure


Not listed in there, but thunder is about 130dB (when you're right under the storm).
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