What made the loudest noise in recorded history?

  • A.Atomic bomb explosion (Hiroshima)
  • B.Mount Vesuvius eruption
  • C.Krakatoa volcanic eruption
  • D.Sonic boom of a jet

Detailed Solution:

Correct Answer: Krakatoa volcanic eruption

The 1883 eruption of the Krakatoa volcano in Indonesia produced the loudest sound ever recorded. The explosion was heard over 4,800 km away, ruptured eardrums of sailors nearby, and sent shockwaves around the Earth multiple times.