Topic: 13 Year Cycle

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Brood 19 Cicada Outbreak, Southern United States

The "Brood 19" cicadas are expected to emerge in the Southern United States for the first time since 1998. These insects emerge on a 13-year cycle by the billions, causing significant noise and stripping vegetation. The hosts discuss the nuisance caused by the dead insects and the 85-decibel noise levels they produce.