Taos Hum
A persistent low-frequency humming sound reported by residents of Taos, New Mexico, since the early 1990s, with no confirmed source.
Documented record
Known Facts
The Taos Hum is a persistent low-frequency humming sound reported by residents of Taos, New Mexico.
Reports began in the early 1990s and continue to the present.
Approximately 2% of Taos residents report hearing the hum.
A 1993 study by the University of New Mexico and Los Alamos National Laboratory failed to identify a source.
Similar hums have been reported in other locations worldwide.
Those who hear the hum often report sleep disturbance and annoyance.
Supporting claims & documentation
Evidence For
Witness Testimony
TESTIMONYHundreds of consistent reports from Taos residents.
SOURCE:Local residents / University of New Mexico study
Counterpoints & criticisms
Evidence Against
No Instrumental Detection
ANALYSISMicrophones and recording equipment often fail to detect the hum.
SOURCE:University of New Mexico study
Unresolved inquiries
Open Questions
What is the source of the Taos Hum?
Why can some people hear it while others cannot?
Are there similar unexplained hums elsewhere?
Is the hum physiological or environmental?
Chronological record
Timeline
Taos Hum first reported by residents.
University of New Mexico study fails to identify source.
Connected dossiers
Related Investigations
References & further reading
Sources
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Related Connections
Both reference United States.
Both involve activities during the 1990s period.
Both reference New Mexico and United States.