Yes, there is a well-known historical event referred to as the "The Great Krakatoa Eruption" that resulted in a sound that was heard or felt across a large portion of the world. On August 27, 1883, the volcanic island of Krakatoa in Indonesia experienced a cataclysmic eruption.
The explosion was so powerful that it generated a series of tsunamis and sent a massive cloud of ash and gas into the atmosphere. The sound produced by the eruption was incredibly loud and distinct, reaching extraordinary distances. It's believed that the sound traveled around the Earth multiple times.
Reports indicate that the sound of the Krakatoa eruption was heard over 3,000 miles away from the volcano. People in locations as far as Australia, India, and the Indian Ocean islands heard the sound. It's estimated that the sound reached about 172 decibels at a distance of 100 miles from the eruption site, which is well beyond the threshold of pain for human hearing.
In addition to the audible sound, the eruption caused atmospheric phenomena known as "airwaves" that circled the globe multiple times. These airwaves created changes in atmospheric pressure that were detectable on barometers globally.
The impact of the Krakatoa eruption was not limited to sound alone. The resulting tsunamis and volcanic ash had devastating effects on the local region, causing significant loss of life and property.
The Krakatoa eruption serves as a remarkable example of a sound event with global reach, heard and felt across vast distances, from sea to sky.