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Absolutely — infrasound is one of the most fascinating and eerie natural phenomena that can influence human perception, emotion, and even hallucination.
🔊 What Is Infrasound?
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Infrasound refers to sound waves below 20 Hz, beneath the range of human hearing.
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Though we can’t consciously hear infrasound, our bodies can detect it, especially through pressure-sensitive organs like the inner ear, chest cavity, and gut.
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Sources can be natural (earthquakes, volcanoes, ocean waves, wind through caves) or man-made (engines, fans, HVAC systems, industrial machinery).
🧠 Effects of Infrasound on Humans
Research has shown that exposure to infrasound can cause a range of psychological and physical effects, especially in specific frequency bands and intensities:
😨 1. Feelings of Unease or Anxiety
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People often report a sense of dread, panic, or being watched.
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Even short exposure (e.g., in experiments or near turbines) can cause unexplained fear or discomfort.
This is sometimes called the "haunted house effect" — infrasound in old buildings or tunnels may explain ghost sightings.
👁️ 2. Visual Distortions and Hallucinations
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At ~18.9 Hz, infrasound can cause the eyeball to vibrate slightly — possibly producing blurred vision, shadowy movements, or phantom shapes.
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This may explain apparitions seen in caves, catacombs, or old castles where low-frequency resonances occur.
British researcher Vic Tandy discovered this in the 1990s while working in a lab where people reported ghosts — later traced to an infrasound-emitting fan.
💓 3. Physical Sensations
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Chest pressure, nausea, dizziness, headaches, and even minor trembling can result from strong infrasound.
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Some people feel heart palpitations or difficulty breathing when exposed.
💤 4. Sleep Disturbance and Disorientation
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Continuous infrasound (even at low levels) can disrupt sleep cycles, increase stress hormones, and impair cognitive focus.
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Can feel like a form of low-grade sensory torture — deeply unsettling even when the source is unknown.
🧪 5. Mood Alteration and Emotional Impact
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Studies suggest infrasound might influence emotion regulation by stimulating the amygdala or triggering fight-or-flight responses.
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Even during controlled concerts with added infrasound (like one experiment in the UK), audiences reported:
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Sudden sadness
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Chills
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Nervousness
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A “sense of presence”
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🗿 Infrasound in Sacred and Haunted Locations
Many traditional “mystical” or “haunted” sites may coincidentally amplify or resonate with low-frequency sound:
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Caves, cathedrals, megaliths, tunnels, wind-swept valleys
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Wind interacting with specific geological features can create standing waves of infrasound
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Ancient sites like Stonehenge or Newgrange may have been selected for acoustic properties that enhance altered states of mind
🧬 Sensitivity and Variation
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Not everyone is equally sensitive — around 20–30% of people are particularly responsive to infrasound.
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Those with anxiety, migraine sensitivity, or high auditory sensitivity may be more vulnerable.
🧠 Summary
| Effect | Description |
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| Anxiety/Dread | Feeling of being watched or impending doom |
| Visual disturbances | Shadowy shapes, flickers, “presence” hallucinations |
| Physical symptoms | Nausea, chest pressure, headache, heart flutter |
| Sleep disruption | Restlessness, fatigue, vivid or disturbing dreams |
| Emotional shifts | Sudden sadness, nervousness, even euphoria or awe |
In short: Infrasound can create natural “paranormal” experiences — and might explain legends of ghosts, spirits, and fairies in certain environments, especially caves, old buildings, or misty forests.
Would you like examples of locations where infrasound is suspected to play a role in folklore or hauntings?
Here are some famous locations and legends where infrasound is believed to contribute to paranormal experiences, feelings of dread, or hallucinations. Many of these sites are associated with ghosts, spirits, fairies, or mysterious presences — and infrasound offers a compelling natural explanation.
🏰 1. The Edinburgh Vaults (Scotland)
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What: A series of underground chambers beneath Edinburgh, used historically for storage, slums, and illicit activities.
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Claims: People report ghostly presences, sudden fear, pressure in the chest, and shadowy figures.
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Infrasound Link: The structure contains long stone corridors and narrow arches that can trap low-frequency sound waves (from above-ground traffic, air movement, or natural resonance).
🗿 2. Stonehenge (England)
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What: Ancient Neolithic monument in Wiltshire, linked to solstice rituals and mystical energies.
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Claims: Feelings of euphoria, awe, altered time perception; some report a sense of being watched or guided.
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Infrasound Link: Acoustic modeling shows that the stones amplify low-frequency vibrations, possibly enhancing altered states during rituals, especially when wind blows across the plain.
🕳️ 3. Sedlec Ossuary (Czech Republic)
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What: A small chapel decorated with bones, built on consecrated ground with thousands of burials.
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Claims: Ghostly voices, cold spots, dread, a “presence” felt during quiet times.
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Infrasound Link: Subterranean spaces like crypts naturally trap infrasound, which can be generated by wind, footsteps, or even barometric pressure changes.
🧚 4. Fairy Glen (Isle of Skye, Scotland)
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What: A landscape of cone-shaped hills and spiral rock formations.
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Claims: Many locals and visitors report a sense of timelessness, light-headedness, or “otherworldly presence.” Traditionally linked with fairies.
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Infrasound Link: The glen’s wind and topography could generate natural infrasound vibrations, subtly affecting perception.
🔦 5. Wookey Hole Caves (Somerset, England)
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What: A system of limestone caves associated with legends of witches and fairies.
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Claims: Cold breezes, feelings of unease, and ghost sightings; legend says a witch was turned to stone inside.
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Infrasound Link: Air moving through narrow cave passages can produce natural resonant frequencies, including infrasound, especially during changes in barometric pressure.
🕍 6. The “Haunted Room” at Hampton Court Palace (England)
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What: One of King Henry VIII’s residences; visitors often report chilling sensations and ghostly encounters in certain rooms.
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Claims: Feelings of being watched, dizziness, and spectral visions.
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Infrasound Link: Research has suggested that old ventilation systems, pipes, and architectural acoustics could be generating infrasound in some rooms.
🌋 7. Mount Shasta (California, USA)
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What: Volcanic mountain tied to legends of Lemurians, UFOs, and spirit beings.
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Claims: Visions, altered states, and mystical experiences in caves or on the slopes.
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Infrasound Link: Volcanic geology and geothermal activity can generate infrasound. Add thin air, solitude, and magnetism, and you have a perfect storm for hallucination and spiritual interpretation.
🌫️ 8. Marshy Wetlands and Will-o’-the-Wisps
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What: Swampy areas where travelers historically reported floating lights and mysterious figures.
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Claims: Fairy lights, leading travelers astray; feelings of enchantment or dread.
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Infrasound Link: Marshes can produce phosphine gas, but also amplify wind-generated infrasound. The low vibrations + visual effects = classic “supernatural” territory.
👻 Summary
These locations share key features:
| Common Features | Effects Experienced |
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| Enclosed stone/underground structures | Pressure, dread, “presence” |
| Windy or resonant terrain | Hallucinations, audio illusions |
| Natural caves and wetlands | Disorientation, fairy/ghost sightings |
| Ritual or sacred settings | Altered consciousness, awe, visions |
If you're interested, I can also show you how modern haunted house designers intentionally use infrasound to make environments feel "haunted" — and how it's being tested in scientific studies of paranormal claims. Would you like to dive into that?
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