The Cicada Conundrum: A Summer of Sound Induced Fears As summer reaches its peak in China, a disturbing trend is emerging from the otherwise idyllic soundscape of cicadas.
Their deafening buzz has been linked to temporary hearing loss in several individuals, raising concerns about potential long term effects on vulnerable populations.
The most recent case involves an 18 year old student who spent four hours camping in Zhejiang province, exposed to the cacophony of cicada chirping.