England, Morecambe · 2019-04-25 · from the WORLDHUMMAP archive
A low hum in England, Morecambe
Low frequency hum with oscillating intensity much like an idling engine. Heard or felt more easily at night from inside the house. Wearing earplugs does not reduce it but rather enhances it as other noises are filtered out - just leaving the hum. Hard to hear when outside.
What they reported
First noticed: 2010
Pitch: 50Hz
Loudest: During the night
Where: Indoors
Symptoms: Ear discomfort (pain, fullness, throbbing), Can sometimes wake me from sleep.
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