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Q. Sound above what level is considered hazardous noise pollution?

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Unwanted sound is called noise. Above $80$ decibel $(dB)$, sound is considered hazardous noise pollution. Above $150 \,dB$, sound causes damage to hearing which may be traumatic. Above $120 \,dB$, sound causes irreversible damage.