Study Explains 'Haunted' Building Sensations with Low-Frequency Sounds

A scientific study suggests that the unsettling feeling in 'haunted' buildings, often attributed to paranormal experiences, can be explained by low-frequency sounds and infrasonic vibrations emanating from ageing pipes and ventilation systems.

28 Apr, 08:17 — 28 Apr, 08:17

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The IndependentMostly Factual105d ago

Study of low-frequency sounds explains why we find ‘haunted’ buildings oddly unsettling

Vibrations from ageing pipes and ventilation systems of old buildings could be giving a ‘haunted’ effect

By Vishwam Sankaran

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First report: newsbeast · 27 Apr, 16:33|Full coverage: 2 · 16h|Window: 16h

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Όταν η παραφυσική δραστηριότητα καταρρίπτεται: Οι εμφανίσεις φαντασμάτων μπορούν να εξηγηθούν από δονήσεις σε παλιούς σωλήνες

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Study Explains 'Haunted' Building Sensations with Low-Frequency Sounds

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Study of low-frequency sounds explains why we find ‘haunted’ buildings oddly unsettling

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Όταν η παραφυσική δραστηριότητα καταρρίπτεται: Οι εμφανίσεις φαντασμάτων μπορούν να εξηγηθούν από δονήσεις σε παλιούς σωλήνες

Study of low-frequency sounds explains why we find ‘haunted’ buildings oddly unsettling

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