Strange noises under the Pacific Ocean have puzzled scientists for years
Sounds like a drop of water falling into a bathtub, a "humming" at dusk and dawn, an "Upsweep" sound... Strange noises in the Pacific Ocean have puzzled scientists for years. . The first is the mysterious “bloop” sound, first heard by the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) in 1997. It is a loud, extremely low frequency sound. emanating from the South Pacific Ocean. The noise is recorded on a hydrophone (submersible microphone) and sounds like a drop of water falling into a bathtub. Scientists have been puzzled by this sound for years . No one has yet explained the origin of this strange sound – Photo: SHUTTERSTOCK Some have suggested that the sound could be that of a mermaid or even that of an as-yet-unknown giant sea monster. Finally, on a chance occasion, the veil of secrecy was lifted. At that time, scientists were watching the giant iceberg A53a about to melt near the island of South Georgia, sudd...