Landscape Investigations
In conjunction with ISA’s work at Torna Small, our investigations into the cause(s) of noise pollution throughout the Şile Municipality as reported during the past six months has pointed to multiple potential sources. As investigations are still in process, and in agreement with the local municipality, no reports will be published until all cases have undergone extensive internal review.
What ISA can confirm from previous reports is the presence of severe radio interference along the coastline, along with the presence of unidentified booms in different locations and depths along Şile’s coastline. Following extensive examinations both on and offshore, ISA confirms that our hydrophones registered the presence of unnatural sonar activity, corroborating previous reports from several fishermen.
Above ground, ISA confirms the veracity of previous reports noting the presence of unidentified, low-frequency drone noises (not exceeding 100 Hz). Such noise is most notable at higher points throughout the municipality, and following reports from our investigator, is capable of inducing mild nausea and vertigo, also corroborating previous reports from various medical centres throughout the Şile Municipality.
The following audio samples offer examples of noise pollution documented by ISA during the two-week investigation, in particular the presence of a singular repeated echo (source yet to be identified).
Unidentified noises—isolated sound references:
Possible sonar interference, registered below water on the Black Coast, offshore from a small vessel (5-15 metres):
Possible sonar interference, registered from the shoreline (depth 2-5 metres):
Severe disruption to radio networks registered along several onshore and offshore locations:
Example of low-frequency, below-ground noise pollution, registered at different locations throughout the municipality:
Isolating Movements, Measuring Atmospheres