Bloop - the mysterious ROAR of the Ocean

 The so-called Bloop is one of the most intriguing and enigmatic phenomena originating from the depths of the Earth's oceans. This deep and resonant sound was recorded in 1997, sparking curiosity and much speculation. Much is still unknown about its source, although several interesting facts have been learned over the years.

Bloop's story begins with the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and its extensive network of underwater microphones, or hydrophones, used, among other things, to monitor underwater seismic activity. In 1997, hydrophones in the Pacific Ocean (at the equator) detected sound of very low frequency and enormous power.

The sound was so loud and unusual that it was difficult to explain. It was named "Bloop" because of its distinctive sound. Its uniqueness comes down to several unusual features. The Bloop was extremely loud, louder than any known underwater sound. Its loudness suggested that it came from an extremely powerful source. It was detected over a wide area, indicating that whatever caused it must have been of considerable size. The bloop lasted about a minute, which was considered unusual for animals living in the ocean and ruled out the possibility of it being an equipment error.

Bloop's discovery has given rise to various theories and speculations about its source. Some have suggested that Bloop may be related to massive, unidentified sea creatures. The idea of a colossal underwater beast immediately captured the public imagination. Others thought it may have resulted from underwater volcanic activity, although it did not match the typical sounds of volcanic eruptions.

Given the seismically active nature of the equatorial Pacific, it has also been speculated that tectonic movements may be the cause. It was only in 2005 that NOAA scientists ambitiously declared that they had solved the Bloop mystery. This enigmatic sound was the result of large icebergs breaking in Antarctica. According to researchers, the sound was so surprisingly loud due to the unique acoustic properties of seawater, which can transmit sound over long distances.

Of course, there are also those who do not believe these claims. They believe that the iceberg explanation was proposed solely to close this long-standing mystery and focus the scientific world's attention on other "more serious" issues. What's the truth? Most of the scientific community tends to believe that Bloop was unremarkable.