Have you ever wondered how loud a rocket launch is? How it affects the people and the environment around it? How it is possible to survive such a deafening noise? If you have, you’re not alone. There is a growing movement of people who believe that the sound of rocket will kill them, and that no one can actually go to space.
The Evidence for the Sound of Rocket Being Deadly
The main argument of the sound deniers is that there is no way to withstand the sound of a rocket launch. They claim that:
The sound of a rocket launch can reach up to 200 decibels, which is enough to rupture eardrums, cause internal bleeding, and even death.
The sound of a rocket launch can also cause structural damage to nearby buildings, vehicles, and infrastructure.1
The sound of a rocket launch can also harm wildlife, such as birds, fish, and marine mammals.
The sound of a rocket launch can also affect the weather, such as creating clouds, rain, or lightning.