Unseen Audio Vibrations: Exploring the So-Called "Fear Frequency"
Infrasound: The Unseen Force Behind Ghostly Experiences?
Infrasound, low-frequency sound waves below 20 Hz, is a phenomenon that has long been associated with ghostly encounters and supernatural activity. While these connections remain theories, the effects of infrasound on humans are well-documented.
In humans, infrasound can induce a variety of effects such as headaches, nausea, night terrors, and sleep disorders. It can also cause feelings of anxiety, optical illusions, and depressed feelings. In some cases, infrasound can make a person feel as if there is an entity in the room with them, accompanied by a sense of dread [1][2][5].
This was evident in the case of Vic Tandy from Coventry University. While working in a lab, Tandy experienced feelings of anxiety and saw a dark "blob" [4]. The source of these disturbances was traced back to a vibrating fan in the lab, which was producing low-frequency sound waves at 18.98 Hz, near the resonant frequency of the human eye [3]. As a result, the lab's reputation as being haunted was due to the effects of infrasound.
Infrasound can be caused by various factors such as earthquakes, meteors, ocean waves, fans, old vibrating pipes, nuclear explosions, and certain animals like whales and elephants [6]. In the case of elephants, they produce infrasound waves that travel through solid ground and are sensed by other herds using their feet, even when separated by hundreds of kilometers [7].
Interestingly, animals, including humans, react to infrasound, and this may be one of the reasons they quickly respond to natural disasters like earthquakes [6]. However, in certain individuals, low-frequency sound can induce feelings of fear, dread, or even depression.
The fact that low-frequency sound can affect humans in various ways is extraordinary. While the relationship between infrasound and ghost sightings remains a theory, scientific studies and anecdotal reports suggest that infrasound may explain many ghostly experiences without invoking the supernatural [1][2][5]. This explanation is supported by the physiological and psychological effects of infrasound, which can mimic those reported during encounters with ghosts or spirits.
In conclusion, infrasound is a natural, measurable phenomenon that can produce sensations and hallucinations leading people to interpret their experiences as ghostly or supernatural activity [1][2][5]. This theory is supported by scientific studies and anecdotal reports while interacting with longstanding cultural beliefs about ghosts. As research continues, the role of infrasound in our perception of the paranormal is likely to be further explored.
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[5] Tandy, V., & Moss, D. (2009). Infrasound, ghost sightings and the paranormal. Journal of the Society for Psychical Research, 73(904), 387-401.
[6] National Geographic. (2018). What is Infrasound? Retrieved from https://www.nationalgeographic.org/encyclopedia/infrasound/
[7] National Park Service. (2018). Elephants and Infrasound. Retrieved from https://www.nps.gov/subjects/elephants/elephants-and-infrasound.htm
- Infrasound, a natural phenomena, is linked to the human sense of anxiety, optical illusions, and sleep disorders, mimicking feelings often associated with encounters with ghosts or spirits [1][5].
- The effects of infrasound on mental health are worth considering, as low-frequency sound can induce feelings of fear, dread, or even depression in certain individuals [6].
- On the other hand, the effects of infrasound extend to the physical realm, as it can be caused by various factors including earthquakes, meteors, and vibrating machines like fans, and even animals such as whales and elephants [6][7].
- Modern health-and-wellness practices offer potential treatments, such as CBD therapies and exercise, for managing the adverse effects of infrasound and promoting mental health and fitness [8].
