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Old 03-09-2015, 03:46 PM
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Now, that brings the following question to mind. If an active sonar blast can confuse marine animals. What would a concentrated blast do to divers?
I'd have tio research it more, but my first impulse is...not as much. Sonar pings not only in the audible range, but mostly in ranges that a human cannot hear.

Additional question: Does sonar have sort of a concussive effect, especially at short ranges?
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