The Bloop is the name given to an ultra-low frequency and extremely powerful underwater sound detected several times by the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) in 1997. The source of the sound remains unknown.
According to the NOAA description, it "rises rapidly in frequency over about one minute and was of sufficient amplitude to be heard on multiple sensors, at a range of over 5,000 km." The NOAA's Dr. Christopher Fox does not believe its origin is man-made, such as a submarine or bomb, or familiar geological events such as volcanoes or earthquakes. While the audio profile of the Bloop does resemble that of a living creature, the source is a mystery both because it is different from known sounds and because it was several times louder than the loudest known animal, the blue whale.
Strangely, the Bloop originated from the southern Pacific Ocean, which is the claimed location of R’lyeh, linking the sound to the sleeping Cthulhu, from the works of H.P. Lovecraft. But that's probably completely unrelated.
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Its Davey Jones!
Oh probably. No being sure though, is there?
The mysterious bloop could be the biggest troll ever... ;)
thats a crazy story, the ocean creeps me the hell out already, this is gona make me avoid the sea even more haha
Probably some underwater geological event, it's pretty creepy sounding though.
I LOVE THE BLOOP. seriously had this conversation with a friend just this afternoon.
im so intrigued words cant contain
That's really weird. I just read on someone else's blog about Lovecraft and then 2 minutes later, he appears yet again. I've never even heard of him til tonight! Really interesting article btw.
You know, *probably* *completely* *unrelated*.
lol. nice connection.
you never know, though.
p.s., i'm terrified of the bloop
I thought it was a post about an octopus...!
i'd forgotten about this. a very interesting subject. very strange.
I love this thing. I have no idea what it is but the mystery of it is so awesome
Very interesting! thanks for the post
I've never heard of this before. Sounds interesting.
the ocean is mysterious :D
I personally think it's a giant group of animals making the same noise at the same time. :P
i dont doubt the existence of this, deep sea is scary place
hehe davey jones :)
Thats an awesome comment!
There is so much on the earth that we don't understand and yet we are still trying to explore other planets.
I bet Richard Branson will find something insane when he dives down into the meriana trench.
Call in the Seaquest.
lol, I like how the NOAA gave the sound an altra serious name like "The Bloop"
The sea can behold understand, I wouldn't be surprised if was a giant Kraken!
Oh man, I love things like this. I read about it in an article on Cracked and I was so intrigued. There's a few different recordings of it on Youtube if anyone wants to do some more research
Underwater aliens! or just Russians.
i love mysteries like this
Theres something down there in the depths, something big. *shiver*
The bloop, an interesting noise. I certainly hope it's either Cloverfield or ice. I don't think i could handle something else...
I love this!
this blog is so creepy and cool. Definitely following!!
Wow, that's really interesting.
Bloop is probably the least-scientific scientific word I've ever heard of.
i dont think its unrelated and now im scarred
cthulhu eff yeah!!!
+following!
I bet the Bloop is actually cute and cuddly!
who knows what lurks deep inside our oceans!
I have no idea what you are talking about
http://www.cultofcthulhu.net/
I'm sure my friend Venger will like your blog.
Another great post! keep up the good blogging!
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