Two million people already live in Vienna. Nevertheless, the Austrian capital is among the ten quietest cities in Europe, and an action plan ensures this. But where is it loud and where is it quiet? How do you try to reduce noise? And just how loud is it to open a pack of Mannerschnitten?
Anyone who lives in a big city like Vienna knows that it can be noisy. Those living in the flight path or on main roads are particularly affected. But children can also significantly increase the noise level.
But what exactly is noise? The human hearing threshold is around 20 decibels, which is comparable to the rustling of leaves. A conversation is around 60 decibels, music between 80 and 100 decibels. It becomes painful to the ear around 120 decibels, like a thunderstorm. A plane taking off is 140 decibels loud.
Source: Krone
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