Well, according to the Oklahoma University Meteorology records, the loudest thunder clap ever recorded, was recorded in 2003, with the decibel meter hitting an astonishing 712.7! It was said to be as close as 8 meters away. Thanks for the question, hope I helped. :).
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That figure seems suspect - was the meter over-loaded? I recall my texts showing that the maximum sound-level in dB can only represent that of 1Bar, i.e. about 163dB re20µPa peak-to-peak. A little consideration shows that any higher amplitude would call for the -ve, or rarefaction, half-cycle of the sound-wave to drop below (minus 0.5)Bar: is that possible?
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Let's suppose it was, and we could have a sound level that drops the rarefied half-cycle to minus-1Bar, which would be a complete vacuum, albeit instantaneously. That has doubled the intensity from the level above, but in dB counting that only increases the level by 6dB: so (163 + 6) = 169 dB re 20µPa.
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OK, let's take a micro-Pascal (= 1 / 100 000 000 000 Bar) as our reference instead of the conventional 20 of them for airborne sound. Even that only adds 26dB, so the theoretical absolute maximum sound pressure level in air could be no more than 195dB re 1µPa - but that's a fudge because all I've done is change the decibel scale's reference value from 20 to 1 micro-Pascal. The pressure itself has not changed.
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Further, that 712.7dB equates to such an incredibly high pressure that I am incredulous of it and suspect the instrument was over-loaded and broke, or more likely, it was mis-read and mis-reported.
Thunder during a thunderstorm can reach up to 120 decibels, which is as loud as a chainsaw or a rock concert.
A thunder "slap" does not exist. A thunder "clap" does. A thunder clap is the term given to the sound thunder is and makes.
Thunder is the loud crashing or rumbling noise heard after a flash of lightning. This happens because lightning heats the air around it, causing it to rapidly expand and create a shock wave that we hear as thunder.
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This phrase is a figurative way to describe the loud sound of thunder during a storm. It conveys the idea that thunder is large and powerful, much like an angry giant, creating a dramatic image and emphasizing the intensity of the storm.
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No. Thunder is a noun. There is an adjective form (thunderous, meaning loud) and an adverb form (thunderously, in a very loud manner).
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Thunder during a thunderstorm can reach up to 120 decibels, which is as loud as a chainsaw or a rock concert.
No, thunder cannot make you deaf. Thunder is a sound caused by lightning, and while it can be very loud, it is not loud enough to cause permanent hearing damage.
"Thunder clappers" is not a common term. It may refer to a loud or sudden noise, similar to that of thunder, or it could be used as a colloquial term for a loud, abrupt sound or event.
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A thunder "slap" does not exist. A thunder "clap" does. A thunder clap is the term given to the sound thunder is and makes.
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The loud noise heard after lightning is thunder. Thunder is caused by the rapid expansion and contraction of air surrounding a bolt of lightning, creating a shock wave that we hear as a booming sound.
Some adjectives that could describe thunder are loud, booming, powerful, and menacing.