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In addition to being the largest animal, that we know of, to ever live (larger than any dinosaur), the blue whale also produces one of the loudest noises on Earth.
Source of Sound (Decibels)
- Faintest audible sound = 0 dB
- Human whisper (at 1 m) = 20 dB
- Human conversation (at 1 m) = 60-70 dB
- Power saw (at 1 m) 110 dB
- Threshold of pain to the human ear = 120-130 dB
- Jet engine = 140 dB
- Peak of symphonic music = 140 dB
- Peak of rock music = 150 dB
- Blue whale = 188 dB
