What was the cause of world's loudest sound ever recorded?

Correct answer: Volcanic eruption

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What people think about it: 19 Comments
Player #33670932
Player #33670932
BBC made a really awesome docu-movie about Krakatoa. I can't remember the name of it, but it was very well done. Google it and watch it!
Player #24358685
Player #24358685
Player #6966914, it would still be a volcano, as they are thousands of times the power of an atomic bomb.
Player #25745456
Player #25745456
Player #6966914, recorded can mean written too.
Destino Manifesto
Destino Manifesto
Player #2342698, yes, still active, and under your bed. Sleep well...
bribiepete
bribiepete
Player #33670932, BBC 2 part series (2006) - Krakatoa - The Last Days
Republic of China
Republic of China
But still, it is not louder than our mother shouting out at us for being naughty
CoolGamez7
CoolGamez7
CDanke, "Recorded" means written records
Christine Laurin
Christine Laurin
I agree about the BBC documentary a really well done one on Krakatoa
Player #41451645
Player #41451645
Player #36378705, Those poor Krakatoans!
Player Diver Dan
Player Diver Dan
Poorly worded question.
Player #8022506
Player #8022506
Was that bad for air traffic too?
Player #36378705
Player #36378705
Player #23746394, trying to impress Elaine lol
Traci
Traci
the sound waves were recorded as traveling around the globe 4 times!
Player #15632113
Player #15632113
I didn't know that a volcano is louder than a bomb that is atomic
pauloverall
pauloverall
Player #16684856, except that its actually west of java
Arizona Bob
Arizona Bob
Player #6966914, recorded in history books. Think.
Player #23746394
Player #23746394
Player #16684856, I was thinking only of those brave krakatoans!
Player #16684856
Player #16684856
krakota east of Java!
Player #3746534
Player #3746534
I thought it meant recording