More than 70 massive, unexplained pockmarks, some as wide as 400 feet, have been discovered on the floor of Seneca Lake. Could these deep craters be connected to the legendary Seneca Drums, the mysterious booms reported around the lake for generations?
Scientists are researching methane, seismic events, and other geological forces to possibly explain the phenomenon. Despite online claims, the mystery has not yet been solved. In this video, we look at the research so far and explore how AI sound profiling and seismic instruments are being employed to solve one of the Finger Lakes’ oldest unsolved mysteries, while recent research from California may add to the enigma of the Seneca Drums.
For more on this story, check out episode 13 of the podcast: