Earth has a mysterious “heartbeat” that pulses roughly every 26 seconds, and scientists have been studying it for decades. First detected in the 1960s, this low-frequency seismic pulse—often called a “microseism” or “Earth’s heartbeat”—originates near the Gulf of Guinea off the coast of West Africa. Though not fully understood, researchers believe it’s likely caused by ocean waves interacting with the seafloor, creating regular vibrations that travel through the Earth’s crust. This phenomenon has been confirmed by multiple studies and seismometers around the world, yet its exact cause remains a subject of scientific curiosity.
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