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On 14 November 2023, Royal Australian Navy divers sustained minor injuries that were likely caused by sonar pulses from a Chinese navy vessel.

Summary

KEY POINTS:
  1. Sonar equipment: Sends acoustic pulses, and analyzes echoes.
  2. Water's density: Enables sound to travel effectively underwater.
  3. High sonar levels: May cause dizziness, disorientation, memory loss, hearing issues.

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