Washington State has its peculiar sound phenomena, though they may not be as widely known as the Taos Hum. One example is the “Olympic Hum,” reported in the Olympic Peninsula region, where residents have described a low-frequency noise with no identifiable source.
There have also been reports of mysterious sounds in other areas, such as near the Columbia River. These phenomena often lead to speculation about their origins but remain largely unexplained.
The “Olympic Hum” is characterized by a low-frequency noise that some residents have described as a persistent drone or hum, particularly in areas like Port Townsend and along the northern parts of the Olympic Peninsula. Reports of this sound have surfaced intermittently over the years, with people noting that it can be loud enough to disrupt daily life, yet it often has no apparent source.
Investigations into such sounds often yield few answers. Some theories suggest that they could be related to industrial activities, natural phenomena, or even ocean waves interacting with the coastline. Is it some form of Marine life? Is it a specific note that a gust of wind makes as it blows through the rocky outcrops? Could it be military planes or objects? The lack of a definitive explanation leaves many residents puzzled and frustrated.