Meteorite Hits in Russia (On-Topic)

[Emma]

The first thing I thought about when I saw the news that a meteorite fell/hit in Russia was about the sonic boom that was reported. All I could think about was the hearing loss/tinnitus that might have resulted from that. Anyone else have this thought cross their mind? How conscious are you about ears/hearing in general now? When you hear about certain things (like the meteorite) do you make a connection/think about how it affected people's ears? I hope everyone in that Russian town are okay or will be ok.

 

[Fish]

Wow...

I personally am careful around sources of loud noise and always carry earplugs with me (I used them today while buying stuff in castorama - loud place!) but I never thought of dangers from outer space...

I think for a meteorite to affect your hearing, you would have to be very close to the epicenter where it hits. But then it might affect a bit more than just your hearing In the end, it's just a huge rock, isn't it. I think there is nothing to worry about Emma

 

[Louise]

I thought about it too, for the people who were near it Emma. I also thought about it being a bit loud from my TV!

I always think of noise levels now, always. And I'm always thinking about T.

 

[stantheman]

Yes, since I got tinnitus I am careful about loud noises. The noise caused by the meteorite cannot be any worse than the high pitched screams of my 3 yo granddaughter. I always take my ear plugs with me when we go visiting.