Ballooning Noise (VIDEO) University of Alberta This video is under embargo. Please login to access this video. Caption The noise impact of a bursting balloon can cause damage, according to University of Alberta hearing researchers. Study co-author Dylan Scott demonstrates one of the methods used in the study: blowing up the balloon to bursting. Credit Bill Hodgetts Usage Restrictions Credit to Bill Hodgetts License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.