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Doncaster, DN6 9DX · 2021-10-10 · from the WORLDHUMMAP archive

A low hum in Doncaster, DN6 9DX

A deep, droning sounds, pulsating. Similar to the sound of a bass or an idling engine. I usually sleep with wax earplugs to reduce noise disturbance. However, when the Hum occurs, I hear the hum louder when I use the plugs - so I can't. Additionally, the Hum has caused great stress and distress.

What they reported

First noticed: 2015

Pitch: 110 Hertz (Sine)

Loudest: During the night

Where: Indoors

Symptoms: Ear discomfort (pain, fullness, throbbing), Insomnia, Anxiety, Sometimes the sound is so loud, it feels like my whole head is vibrating. Like sitting near a loud subwoofer bass.

Changes with weather: The hum is more frequent during windy weather, but that's not always the case.

What stood out: a low humpulsing light

 

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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.