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USA, West Orange · 2018-05-24 · from the WORLDHUMMAP archive

An account in USA, West Orange

Like a constant airplane overhead, but the pitch moves around a little, and sometimes it sounds like more than one pitch at the same time. I think it�s the number one cause of my insomnia, and have been hearing it for a few years now, although not every night. Only ever happens at night and is definitely coming from outside, even though I can�t hear it when I am outside. I hope this helps. Would really like to know what this is for sure.

What they reported

First noticed: 2015

Pitch: 425-250

Loudest: During the night

Where: Indoors

Symptoms: Ear discomfort (pain, fullness, throbbing);Headache;Insomnia;Anxiety

Changes with weather: Haven�t noticed

 

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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.