Mysterious sounds. Mysterious sounds in the ocean: Roar from the depths. Sound called "Whistle"
The origin of some sounds simply cannot be explained, no matter how hard you try. We analyze, test, conduct thorough research, but we still don’t get a clear answer. There are many different theories regarding the origin of the following sounds, but the lack of convincing evidence makes them incomprehensible mysteries that attract the attention of both scientists and laymen.
1. Slowdown
On May 19, 1997, the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration discovered a strange sound known as "slow down". Its source still cannot be identified - there are many theories, but none of them are convincing. The sound is called "slowdown" because every seven minutes its frequency decreases and it becomes drawn out.
The "slowdown" sound was recorded by an autonomous underwater acoustic recorder in the equatorial Pacific Ocean. Its distribution range is 2 thousand kilometers. Some scientists believe that this sound arises as a result of the drift of Arctic ice, but cannot explain the reason for its periodic slowdown.
The electronic voice phenomenon (EVP) is the appearance of voices from the other world on audio and video recordings. Paranormal investigators use telephones, voice recorders, digital cameras, computers, and other devices to record background noise coming from electronic equipment. When played back repeatedly, it resembles individual words, phrases, or sentences spoken by a human voice.
From a scientific point of view, the reasons why people can hear electronic voices are apophenia (searching for relationships in random data, or, more simply put, the tendency to look for meaning where there is none) or pareidolia (interpreting illusory images as something important and significant).
3. Quakers
Crew members of submarines sailing in the waters of the Arctic and Atlantic Ocean have repeatedly stated that while diving they heard strange sounds similar to the croaking of frogs. These sounds, called "Quakers" by the Soviet Navy, only occurred when submarines were in certain areas. They were identified during the Cold War thanks to new technology that made it possible to detect suspicious signals coming from the depths of the ocean. Since the Americans and Russians did everything possible to avoid detection of their submarines, it was believed that the source of the noise was a special sonar device for finding submarines. However, this assumption was not confirmed.
The strangest thing was how the Quakers reacted to the submarines. They constantly changed their location depending on the routes of the submarines, as if chasing them, and eluded sound locators. On this basis, it was concluded that no other underwater vessel could have been the source of the Quakers, since their speed was about 200 kilometers per hour. These sounds disappeared in the 1980s. The hypotheses put forward by scientists about their origin were very different, ranging from marine animals of little-studied species and secret military technologies to representatives of other civilizations or NGOs (unidentified floating object). None of them have been confirmed.
4. Sounds of planets
Did you know that planets can also make sounds? This seems unrealistic, especially considering the fact that space is a vacuum in which sound cannot travel. However, radio waves and spaceships can travel across the vastness of the Universe, which, using special instruments, collect information about various sources of radio emission.
Some of these emissions are the "sounds" that planets and moons make. Scientists subsequently convert these sounds into sound waves that are perceptible to the human ear.
5. Mysterious howls
Some sounds are so obscure that scientists don't even know what official name to give them. This, first of all, concerns a series of mysterious sounds that residents of the small town of Conklin (Alberta, Northern Canada) heard in January 2012. These strange howls were recorded on a video that ended up on YouTube and collected more than 3 million views. Another video in which exactly the same sounds are heard was filmed in the city of De Pax (Manitoba, Canada).
The mysterious howling gave rise to a lot of controversy and conflicting opinions. Some hear music in it, others hear sounds from hell.
6. Mysterious sounds reminiscent of cannon fire
These loud sounds are usually heard where large bodies of water are nearby (Great Lakes, Yellow River, Ganges, etc.). Everywhere they are called differently: in Italy - “brontidi”, in the Philippines - “retumbos”, in the southeastern USA - “Seneca Guns”, in Connecticut - “Mudus noises” (Moodus noises), in Japan – “uminari”, in Bangladesh – “Barisal Guns”, in Belgium and the Netherlands – “mistpoeffers”. Eyewitnesses claim that they look like thunder, but at the moment when they are heard, the weather, oddly enough, is clear and cloudless.
These sounds are incredibly powerful. Their distribution range is several kilometers. Scientists name different reasons for the occurrence of “mistpoffers”: accumulation of gas, destruction of underwater caves, meteorites, air rapidly rising, and more.
7. 1 World Trade Center (Freedom Tower)
A mysterious, eerie hum that comes from the Freedom Tower, built on the site of the former World Trade Center, strikes fear into the residents of New York. It is somewhat reminiscent of a woman's prolonged cry. Initially, everyone thought the sound was the wind blowing through the then-empty building, as it first appeared during Hurricane Sandy. But the sound did not disappear even after the construction of the Freedom Tower was completed. So what is it? Souls of the dead?
8. Low-frequency sound from the depths of the ocean
Low-frequency sound known as "bloop" - from English. “howling, roaring (radio interference sound)” was recorded by the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration 1,750 kilometers west of Chile at a depth of about 4,300 meters in the summer of 1997. The sound was detected by several sensors located at a distance of 5,000 kilometers from each other, indicating its unprecedented volume.
"Bloop" is similar in characteristics to the sounds made by sea animals, but even blue whales, the largest mammals on the planet, cannot reproduce a sound of such power. According to most scientists, the “bloop” arose as a result of a powerful shaking of the ice fields.
9. Strange hum
In various geographical locations on our planet (Taos, New Mexico, USA; Bristol, England; Largs, Scotland; Hawaii, etc.) a strange low-frequency hum of unknown origin was recorded. Some scientists believe that it is associated with a natural phenomenon such as volcanic activity, but this theory is not comprehensive.
What makes this hum strange is that some people can hear it and others cannot. It has also been reported that the noise in the room becomes louder, and cannot be drowned out by playing headphones, since it passes through the entire body as vibrations. In addition, the hum is louder at night, further complicating attempts to explain its origin.
10. “Wow!” signal
Dr. Jerry Eyman discovered the "Wow!" signal. (translated from English: "Wow!") August 15, 1977, while working on the SETI project at Ohio State University. The signal, which lasted one minute and twelve seconds, was recorded only once; all other attempts to detect it using various devices were unsuccessful. It was called "Wow!" because Dr. Eyman, inspired by the unexpected success, wrote this word on the printout of the signal.
At first, Dr. Jerry Eyman thought, “Wow!” - This is an earthly signal reflected from space debris. And the more he tried to understand its origin, the more difficult it became for him to explain.
The signal was about 30 times louder than everything else around it, and unlike normal radio waves, it could not travel across different bands. Its frequency was specific and was 1420 MHz. There is an assumption that the signal “Wow!” is extraterrestrial in origin, but there is no convincing evidence for this hypothesis. The only thing we know for sure is that the signal came from the constellation Sagittarius.
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Familiar and understandable sounds accompany us throughout our lives, be it music or our mother’s voice. But sometimes terrible and frightening things appear; even scientists cannot immediately determine their meaning and source. Their opinions on this matter often do not coincide.
Who croaks underwater?
Quaker is a source of low-frequency underwater vibrations of unknown origin. Most often they are detected by ship radar systems. In consonance with the croaking of frogs, they received the name Quakers.
Since the 50s of the last century, acoustic instruments installed on submarines and surface vessels began to receive sounds, the source of which could not be identified for a long time. Some were of the opinion that sounds similar to the croaking of frogs were made by living creatures.
For a long time, among sailors who were distinguished by superstition, there were legends about mermaids and other sea creatures that resembled humans in appearance, but in the modern world this was not taken seriously.
During World War II, American and British sailors used sonar equipment to detect strange sounds in the ocean that could not be identified. They concluded that this was the latest German weapon.
In the mid-fifties, Soviet submarines also began to record strange noises, the tonality of which changed. The commander of one of them said that during the voyage their ship was surrounded by unknown creatures. They accompanied the boat for a long time, then quickly disappeared. The objects did not behave aggressively and did not attack the boat; on the contrary, it seemed that they wanted to establish contact with the person. Science at that time could not answer the question - what or who it is.
At one time it was believed that these were not living organisms, but the latest developments of engineers who created modern underwater vehicles. But no country has such technologies. There was an assumption that such sounds are made by whales, but how to explain the speed at which objects move, this is more than 350 km per hour. No whale can move that fast.
In recent years, unidentified objects have begun to be detected more often by radar. It was no longer possible to remain silent about this. It is officially recognized that Quakers exist.
Signal from space - they are looking for us!
The most daring astronomers in their beliefs believe that there are many planets in the Universe on which intelligent life is possible. Since the middle of the last century, constant observations have been carried out, the purpose of which is to discover a civilization beyond the Earth. In the seventies of the 20th century, scientists received a long-awaited signal, which was registered by Dr. Eyman.
From time to time, scientists and simply amateur astronomers in all countries received mysterious and inexplicable signals. And more recently, in 2015, in the astronomical laboratory in the city of Zelenchuk, a radio telescope recorded a signal from the HD164595 star system. This system is located in the constellation Hercules at a distance of 95 light years from Earth. Unfortunately, there was no repeat message, but scientists began to regularly observe this star system.
It is unlikely that life is possible on any planet in this system, nevertheless the signal was received, and a very powerful one. This suggests that only a highly developed civilization could have sent him. If the signal was sent with the goal of establishing contact specifically with Earth, perhaps one of the planets is inhabited!
Underground groans
Sometimes people hear scary sounds coming out of the ground. They are called “sounds of the Apocalypse”; this phenomenon is observed anywhere in the world. For the first time, drillers from the Kola Peninsula (Russia) spoke about it. They drilled a well more than 12 km deep and carried out the necessary research work there to study the composition of the earth's crust. Then they turned on the microphone and what people heard on the recording horrified them! They could clearly distinguish terrible groans and screams, as if hundreds of unfortunate people were experiencing unbearable pain.
A loud underground groan was also heard in Novokuznetsk. Scientists from Kuzbass tried to explain this phenomenon and came to the conclusion that the movement of tectonic plates is “to blame” for these sounds. When moving, the plates move towards each other, and when they rub, they emit a strong grinding sound. And if there is a cavity nearby in the earth’s crust, then it plays the role of a resonator, making the sound many times stronger.
This was the first mention of underground sounds, but over time they began to appear more often in different parts of the world.
Rustle of the Northern Lights
Interesting sounds can also be heard in the sky, for example, during the northern lights. They are not loud, more like a rustling or rustling sound. The peoples of the north, who have a strong belief in everything supernatural, believe that these are the spirits of deceased ancestors - they either want to communicate with their descendants, or are simply making themselves known. The sounds themselves can be different or perceived differently by a person; moreover, some clearly hear something, while others do not. There is no answer why this happens.
The sounds of the aurora have not been studied, so there are only hypotheses about their appearance. Some say that magnetic fields act on the nerve, causing auditory hallucinations. According to another version, a person himself, especially if he is impressionable, comes up with a sound accompaniment for the aurora. There are other scientific hypotheses that will undoubtedly be explored.
Bloop - squids or icebergs in the Antarctic ice
Bloop - translated means roar. This sound was recorded several times in 1997 in an area southwest of South America. The source of Bloop is believed to be Antarctic ice. Icebergs, drifting, touch the bottom with their underwater part and emit a strong sound, the strength of which is increased by the peculiar acoustic conditions.
But according to another version, it is believed that huge squids live in these waters, since by the nature of the sound they determined that it belongs to living creatures. Who is roaring there, in the very south among the ice, it is still impossible to say with certainty?
The world of sounds is mysterious, without it the world would not be so bright and interesting. By his inquisitive nature, a person always wants to know, to understand the incomprehensible, including the origin of various sounds and signals. And it doesn’t matter whether they are from the bottom of the ocean or from deep space. Humanity will definitely reveal all the mysteries.
Call of Cthulhu. Inexplicable sounds of the ocean depths
American scientists have recorded sounds in the ocean, the origin of which no one can explain. These are not tectonic shifts, nor animals, nor the sounds of moving icebergs. All sorts of theories have been expressed: from hitherto unknown inhabitants of the ocean depths to aliens. And these are not sluggish farts of an incomprehensible nature, but really powerful signals that travel thousands of kilometers. Perhaps they are the ones who force whales to wash ashore.
We are accustomed to thinking that the surface of the earth has already been studied in detail. But what about the part that's underwater? For a moment, the world's oceans cover 71% of the planet's area. Moreover, the volume of water on the surface of the earth is ten times greater than the volume of land above the surface of the sea. Yes, this is a whole world of unreal sizes! Despite all the efforts of Jacques Cousteau and his followers, the world's oceans are still very poorly studied. One way to study the ocean is to listen to it using powerful hydrophones. The US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) began placing these instruments in the ocean during the Cold War to monitor the movements of Soviet submarines. But now these hydrophones are used more for exploring the ocean depths. Most sounds have an explanation - volcanic activity, iceberg collisions, whales, even underwater currents have their own sound. But there are also those whose nature has not yet been established. We have collected the most interesting sounds that are officially considered inexplicable. In order for the human ear to hear them, the recordings were slowed down 16-20 times.
Roar
This sound was recorded in 1997 in the Pacific Ocean, 2500 km southwest of the coast of Chile. The sound traveling at ultra-low frequencies was so strong that it was recorded by hydrophones within a radius of three thousand kilometers. This is not the sound of an animal, as one might first think, because no known underwater animal can make sounds of such force. It lasted about a minute and never happened again. Fans of the works of Howard Lovecraft have found a connection between “Roar” and the book “Call of Cthulhu”. The sound was recorded approximately in the habitat of Cthulhu described by Lovecraft. They believe that this is nothing more than the call of an ancient deity.Slowdown
This sound was first recorded in 1997. The sensors that recorded it are located two thousand kilometers south of Peru, but the source itself is even further south. It is possible that he is even in Antarctica. At first, scientists thought it was the sound of an iceberg crashing into land or ice friction, but after analyzing it, they came to the conclusion that the nature of the signal was different. What makes such sounds is not yet known, but they are repeated several times a year without any special system.
Climb
This sound was first recorded in 1991. Like “Slowdown,” it can still be heard today. Most often it repeats in autumn and spring. Its source is located somewhere deep in the South Pacific Ocean, almost off the coast of Antarctica, 2500 km lower on the map than the extreme point of South America. At first, whales were considered the source of the sound, but they cannot communicate by emitting sounds of the same frequency, and even of such incredible power. Another version is volcanic activity in the region, but no one can accurately explain the origin of the “Rise.”
Julia
In March 1999, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration stations in the Pacific Ocean recorded a strange sound called “Julia.” Why Julia is not clear, perhaps this is the name of the daughter or lover of one of the scientists. A 15-second signal was detected in the equatorial Pacific Ocean, somewhere between South America and Easter Island. The nature of this sound is still not clear.
Whistle
Incredible facts
The world is full of sounds, and some of them still remain a mystery to science.
Scientists studying the oceans have discovered a number of sounds that are difficult to explain and understand. These sounds were recorded by hydrophones or underwater microphones National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration(NOAA) in the USA.
Here are 6 of the most mysterious sounds heard in the depths of the ocean and speculation regarding their origin.
1. "Bloop" sound
In 1997, hydrophones picked up one of the loudest sounds ever recorded off the southern coast of South America. The sound, called "Bloop" (from English "roar") was recorded by two hydrophones at a distance of approximately 4800 km. from each other.
It resembled the sound of a sea animal, but the volume of the sound was so great that it could not have been produced by a sea creature known to science.
In addition to the version of a deep-sea monster, scientists have suggested that the "Bloop" is caused by the formation of a large iceberg crack. However, many are still inclined to believe that the sound was of biological origin.
2. Sound "Julia"
A strange sound similar to cooing or whining was recorded on March 1, 1999. The sound "Julia" was recorded by an autonomous network of hydrophones in the eastern equatorial Pacific Ocean.
There is an assumption that its source is ice, namely the sound of a large Antarctic iceberg falling to the bottom.
3. "Upsweep" sound
This sound is similar to the howl of an ambulance or the roar of an unearthly creature. The "Upsweep" sound has been recorded seasonally since 1991, mainly in spring and autumn.
The source of the sound is likely an area of underwater volcanic activity, but scientists have yet to figure out what actually causes it.
4. "Slow Down" sound
This sound was recorded on May 19, 1997 and got its name due to the fact that its frequency decreases over 7 minutes. Researchers have detected a "Slow Down" sound off the Antarctic Peninsula, leading them to believe it was the result of a drifting iceberg hitting the seabed, creaking from the heavy impact.
The sound was recorded by sensors at a distance of about 5,000 km from each other.
5. "Train" sound
The sound of "Train" is reminiscent of the wheels of a train rubbing on the rails. It was recorded in 1997 and most likely originated in the Ross Sea in West Antarctica. What is the suspected source?
Scientists believe that this is again an iceberg that has driven its lower part along the ocean floor.
6. "Whistle" sound
The sound of "Whistle" is similar to the sound of boiling water in a kettle, which does not make it any less mysterious. It was recorded in July 1997 by just one hydrophone, making its source nearly impossible to pinpoint.
However, scientists claim that similar sounds were made by erupting underwater volcanoes. Perhaps, unlike the other sounds, this one is caused by fire and not ice.
