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Earth's Constant Hum Explained

Posted by CowboyNeal on from the global-tinnitus dept.

MattSparkes writes "It has been known for some time that there is a constant hum that emanates from the Earth, which can be heard near 10 millihertz on a seismometer. The problem was that nobody knew what caused it. It has now been shown that it is caused by waves on the bottom of the sea, and more specifically 'by the combination of two waves of the same frequency travelling in opposite directions.'"

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  1. Which one? by JPMaximilian · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    Does this fall under news for nerds or stuff that matters? I'm guessing it isn't the latter.

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    1. Re:Which one? by fredrated · · Score: 0, Flamebait

      Humans are deeply curious, and the desire to know is independent of the knowledges applicability. Are you a cyborg?

  2. Re:I have an idea by Lord+Ender · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    Yes, if you're going to come up with a stupid idea, at least be creative about it! I commend you for that delightfully retarded thought. Next thing you know, people will be building computers out of water and tubes.

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