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Australia, Guyra · 2020-04-26 · from the WORLDHUMMAP archive

A low hum in Australia, Guyra

Constant low frequency hum, like a genset or diesel electric train idling nearby. Ambient noise in the daytime seems to reduce the impact. First noticed in a very remote and quiet area away from industry. Now living in a small town and can often identify the source. i.e. Air conditioners, refrigeration units, street sweepers. I have become very sensitive to low frequency noise. Doof Doof music drives me to the edge.

What they reported

First noticed: 2014

Pitch: 35Hz triangle

Loudest: During the night

Where: Indoors

Symptoms: Insomnia, Anxiety, Anger at whoever was making that damn noise in a remote area!

Changes with weather: No.

What stood out: a low hum

 

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This is a Hum report from Dr Glen MacPherson's World Hum Map, an open, worldwide record of people who hear an unexplained low-frequency hum. Reproduced with permission and with thanks; the project is at thehum.info. We remove anything on request. Location shown is approximate.