Unexplained Sounds That Freaked Out Entire Cities

Did you hear that? Sometimes, people hear things that they simply can’t explain, and some of these sounds have freaked out entire cities.

From creepy to scary, unexplained sounds have been recorded and discussed for many years. Some towns have reported hearing buzzes, hums, or booms that nobody could explain. This can be scary and bring discussions of what could have caused such sounds to take place. Here are some of the strangest unexplained sounds that were every recorded and some that freaked out entire cities.

The Buzzer – UVB-76

Buzzing sounds can be extremely annoying and one such sound was picked up when a mysterious shortwave radio station repeatedly broadcast a buzzing sound. This sound was called UVB-76 and the station was eventually found to be owned by the Russian Armed Forces and the sound was being broadcast from Moscow. Every once in a while, the buzzing sound was accompanied by a voice speaking Russian.

The Train

Oceanographers often send listening devices to depths that cannot be reached by humans. One of the strangest unexplained sounds is that of train wheels grinding against tracks, which was recorded in the Pacific Ocean by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Some experts claim this sound is that of a large iceberg dragging against the seafloor, which offers some form of explanation, but that is nothing more than an educated guess. This sound has yet to be fully explained.

The Wow! Signal

A signal, seemingly coming from outer space, was picked up by Ohio State’s Big Ear telescope on August 15, 1977. This sound might be auditory evidence of alien life in the universe. Astronomer Jerry R. Ehman circled the evidence of the radio signal on a printout and wrote “wow!” in red pen next to it. This gave the sound its name. The sound seems to have originated from Sagittarius, which might be where alien life could be found.

The Lincolnshire Poacher

The sound was clear and consistent, but the reason for it is yet to be unexplained. The Lincolnshire Poacher is the name of an English fold song that details the joys of poaching. This name was used for the name of a creepy shortwave radio station that would play bars from the song in a female voice. This continued from the mid-1970s until June 2008, when it suddenly stopped. The direction of the transmission is a Royal Air Force base on the island of Cyprus, but nobody knows why the transmission was used.

The Taos Hum – Taos, New Mexico

Since the early 1990s, residents of Taos have reported hearing a persistent low-frequency hum, often described as a distant diesel engine. Despite investigations by researchers, the source remains unidentified, and only a small percentage of people can hear it.

The Windsor Hum – Windsor, Ontario, Canada

Beginning in 2011, a mysterious hum plagued the residents of Windsor. Investigations suggested it might be linked to industrial activity on Zug Island, but no definitive source was confirmed. The hum ceased after a steel plant on the island shut down in 2020.

Forest Grove Sound – Forest Grove, Oregon

In February 2016, residents of Forest Grove reported hearing a high-pitched, mechanical screeching noise at night. The sound lasted from ten seconds to several minutes and was heard intermittently. Despite numerous reports and investigations, the source was never identified.

Suitland Siren – Suitland, Maryland

For years, residents of Suitland have been disturbed by a siren-like noise that blares at night. The sound, described as similar to those in horror movies, has no identified source, leaving the community baffled.

Skyquakes and Seneca Guns – Various Locations

Skyquakes are unexplained booms heard in the sky without any visible cause. In the U.S., similar phenomena are known as “Seneca Guns,” particularly around Seneca Lake in New York. These sounds have been reported for centuries, with theories ranging from atmospheric disturbances to underwater seismic activity, but no conclusive explanations exist.

The Global Hum – Worldwide

A phenomenon known as “The Hum” has been reported globally, from the UK and the US to Canada and Australia. It’s characterized by a persistent, low-frequency humming noise that only a small percentage of people can hear. Various theories have been proposed, including industrial sources, seismic activity, and even electromagnetic interference, but the exact cause remains elusive.

Mysterious Booms – United States

In recent years, numerous reports have emerged of unexplained booming sounds across various U.S. cities, including New Orleans. These loud noises, often described as explosions, have no identified source, leading to widespread speculation and concern among residents.

These unexplained sounds have freaked out entire cities, the globe, and have become strong topics of discussion for many years. Its hard to understand where sound that don’t seem to have any origin could come from, but they do. Have you heard any sounds that you can’t explain recently?