The Cicada Conundrum: A Cautionary Tale of Noise Pollution A Chinese student suffered temporary hearing loss after being exposed to cicadas for four hours while camping, sparking debate about the relationship between natural sounds and human health.
The Dangers of Natural Sounds While a single cicada emits 70 decibels of sound, its chorus can peak at levels that approach permanent hearing impairment – 85 decibels.
This phenomenon is not unique to cicadas; prolonged exposure to loud noises can have devastating effects on our auditory health.