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What is acoustic trauma?
The teenagers in Augsburg suffered acoustic trauma, which is damage to the ear from a sudden, loud noise like an explosion. It can cause temporary or permanent hearing loss, tinnitus (ringing in the ears), and pain. Protecting your ears from very loud sounds is important to prevent this kind of injury.
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