Eli5: what is the noise you can hear when it’s utterly quiet?

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I don’t think it’s tinnitus though all the Google results I got were about it. Last night my partner and I went out into the desert to stargaze, and when there were no cars nearby, we both experienced a constant quiet noise. It’s a hard noise to describe–not a ringing or a whooshing noise, but almost a pulsating kind of noise. Is it the sound of blood going through your ears? Brain making up noises to fill the gaps?

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You’d know if it was truly tinnitus, because it almost hurts at times. It’s a ringing sound, buzzing like sound that really affects you, it’s nearly constant and would affect your daily life. (Trust me, I have Meniere’s and tinnitus). Sounds like you both just fully got some quiet and heard body sounds. But if you are worried, check in with your GP. Never hurts to ask your doctor.

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