Taos Hum from New Mexico

But the cause ot the strange sound phenomenon remains unexplained. This article gives some clues of what might produce this annoying and sometimes lethal loud vibration.
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What We Know About The Hum
The mysterious Hum phenomenon is around since the 1950s and plagues people around the world, from Bristol, England to Taos in New Mexico, USA, Bondi in Sydney, Australia and Windsor in Ontario, Canada.
Only 2-4% of people hear the noise. The low-frequency buzz is mostly heard indoors in rural and suburban locations.
The rumbling sound can get louder during the night, and is very location specific: The Bristol Hum, The Taos Hum, The Bondi Hum, The Largs Hum, The Windsor Hum.
What is the Cause of The Humming noise?
The cause for the low-pitched roar is a mystery, although many scientific researchs have been written on the subject.
The most probable theories include:
exposure to industrial equipment;
high pressure gas lines;
wireless communication devices;
electrical power lines;
electromagnetic radiation; and
the mating calls of Midshipman fish
secret military experiments
submarine communication
alien activity.
Medical Origins of the Hum?
That humming noise isn’t tinnitus (Ménière’s disease). No link has been found between both although medical experts still suggest, it’s a form of tinnitus.
Another medical theory suggests that the hum is caused by trembling of the tensor tympani muscle in the ear.
Dr David Baguley, head of audiology at Addenbrooke’s Hospital in Cambridge, estimates that environmental factors such a fridge, industrial fan or nearby factory may be the source of at least a third of cases.
His own theory – based on years of research – is that many sufferers’ hearing has become over-sensitive concentrating the mind on certain frequencies of sound which it perceives as a threat.
What Are the Symptoms of The Hum?
Although it may sound like a minor inconvenience, many people claim that The Hum has had a massive negative impact on their quality of life.
For some individuals, the phenomenon was so terrible, it drove them to suicide.
Symptoms are Insomnia, pounding head, difficulty concentrating, dizziness, headache, burning skin, tension, pins and needles, muscle spasms, heart palpitations, nose bleeds, eye strain, ear pressure, nausea and fatigue, panic and desperation.
Solutions Against The Hum?
High quality microphones cannot record the sound. Moreover, people in the vicinity of the sufferer aren’t hearing anything.
Ear plugs or hearing protectors do not help and in fact only seem to exaggerate the problem.
This suggests that the source makes the whole body vibrate at a frequency of around 10 MHz upwards, which is lower than the average person can hear.
As you may have understood it, there is no rational explanation for “the Hum”. The theories range from motorway noise to the moans of the tormented souls in hell.
For you to learn more about the mysterious noise preparation, I have linked the most interesting lectures below. Enjoy!
Information About the Taos Hum:
The mystery of the Taos hum. Acoustical Society of America
Taoseños’ Ears Still Humming – Albuquerque Journal
Have you heard The Hum, The throbbing noise that just won’t go away? – Mail Online
In Taos, Researchers Can Hum It, but They Can’t Name That Sound – LA Times
Information About the Windsor Hum:
Report: Windsor Hum Likely From Zug Island “Blast Furnace Operations – Windsorite
Windsor Hum is real but its source remains unknown – Strange Sounds
Information About the Kokomo Hum:
The Kokomo Hum investigation – Acentech Project No. 615411.
Expert says hum is not a sound – Kokomo Tribune.
Humming Toadfish Are the Buzz of Sausalito – NBC.
Information About the Seattle Hum:
‘The Hum’ followup: CalPortland installs second silencer – West Seattle Blog.
Seattle ‘Hum’ May Be Due To Midshipman Fish That Produce Sound For Mating – The Huffington Post.
West Seattle’s now-famous ‘Hum’: Apparently NOT a fish’s fault”. West Seattle Blog.
Information About the Wellington and Auckland Hums:
Wellington hum disappears – 3 News.
Singapore’s frigate ‘Stalwart’ source of Wellington hum? – 3 News.
Mystery humming sound captured – Sydney Morning Herald.
Mysterious humming driving Aucklanders crazy – New Zealand Herald.
Auckland North Shore Hum T.J. Moir personal pages.
Information About the Bristol Hums and other UK hums:
Who, What, Why: Why is ‘the hum’ such a mystery? – BBC News.
In search of the thing that goes hum in the night – The Independent.
Have you heard ‘the Hum’? – BBC News.
I’m plagued by a ‘hum’ that no one else hears – Mail Online.
Humdinger – The Guardian.
What’s that terrible noise? – The Independent
Have you heard The Hum, The throbbing noise that just won’t go away? – Mail Online
Expert has the answer to Woodland village hums -The Advertiser Series
Scientific Articles About the Hum:
Humming Noises are Earth Breathing Sounds – Strange Sounds
Low frequency noise and annoyance – Noise & Health
The Hum: An anomalous sound heard around the world. Journal of Scientific Exploration
A Review of Published Research on Low Frequency Noise and its Effects – Defra
Low Frequency Noise FAQ – University of Salford
The effects of low frequency noise on people—A review – Journal of Sound and Vibration
Hum and otoacoustic emissions may arise out of the same mechanisms – .Journal of Scientific Exploration
The Phenomenon of Low Frequency Hums – Norfolk Tinnitus Society
Can some people hear the jet stream? – New Scientist
Tinnitus – American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery
World Map of the Hum
List of strange sounds around the world – Strange Sounds
The World Hum Map and Database – World Hum Database and Mapping Project.