Dragon reenters Earths atmosphere before splashing down off the coast of Florida completing the fifth reentry of a Dragon spacecraft this year pic.twitter.com/3NDt1MuVKK. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. Dozens of News4Jax viewers called the newsroom and emailed about a loud boom they heard on Thursday night. WebPeople across Montgomery, Greene and Warren counties reported hearing a loud boom Wednesday night. Edinburgh, Ind. "I don't know," said Jackson County Sheriff Paul Hays. A loud boom from a meteor explosion surprised witnesses on Wednesday. You're not alone. The discussion is closed. He has covered everything from rocket launches and NASA's Artemis 1 Space Launch System megarocket to SpaceX astronaut launches for NASA. Maybe meteors which would certainly be strong enough to shake homes. The boom was reported as far south as Franklin in northern Warren County, where Renee Ward said she and her husband heard it sometime between 10:15 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. The Indiana Air Corp says that's also not possible. So the sounds remain a mystery! November 21, 2017 / 6:01 PM New York, The Related:Taurid meteor shower: Winter fireballs. Shook the house and made a loud boom that made me jump. 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Did you hear a loud boom in Houston, Texas, on Monday night? That debris is dust-sized to perhaps pea-sized, and burns up fairly high in the atmosphere (50 to 75 miles above the surface). In fact, seismic scales at Indiana University did pick up a blip coinciding with reports of the explosive sound, but the United States Geological Survey (USGS) did not detect (opens in new tab) any seismic events in the area. "So I guess it's just been so long that I've forgotten about it.". Dozens of News4Jax viewers called the newsroom and emailed about a loud boom they heard on Thursday night. Wednesday night, we can help eliminate some of the theories floating around. Among the New Jerseyans who felt the vibrations Tuesday was John Sharpe of And Evans Fernandez wasn't alone. "There's no reports of damage, no one seems to know what it was. Locals quickly took to social media in search of answers, but found the source of the commotion a little more out of the ordinary than their usual small-town disturbance a meteor had just exploded above their heads. We are aware of the loud noises in the Lewisville area - callers are overwhelming the 911 system. pic.twitter.com/XDhCPbHs41, https://sputniknews.com/20220102/possible-meteor-explosion-may-have-caused-loud-boom-ground-shaking-in-pittsburgh-on-new-years-day-1091973521.html, Possible Meteor Explosion May Have Caused Loud Boom, Ground Shaking in Pittsburgh on New Year's Day, On Saturday morning, a loud explosion was reported across the southwestern suburbs of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The geologists say it's not in the ground, the Air Force says it's not in the air, the astronomers say it's not from space, so we're running out of options," Braun said. The rocket launched at 10:25 a.m., sending 105 government and commercial satellites into space. Loud boom heard across three counties People across Montgomery, Greene and Warren counties reported hearing a loud boom Wednesday night.? The loud boom originated with a vehicle explosion on Parker Avenue near James H. McGee Boulevard, Dayton police are telling News Center 7?s Monica Castro. A loud boom was heard and felt by residents of Houston, Texas, but the cause is a mystery. Danielle Uliano, Meteorologist and Forecasting Change reporter. On Saturday, 1 January, residents of the region reported a loud explosion with windows rattling or things in their homes shaking. Brilliant dashcam fireball videos help scientists find 3 meteorites in Slovenia The reports began sometime after 10 p.m. >>Man behindPredator Poaches YouTube videos calls himselfvigilante. Wednesday nights conditions were also favorable for this phenomenon; a warm layer of air underneath the cold air called aninversion aided the sound in its travel. We also checked with the Ohio National Guard based in Toledo. Loud boom heard on December 3 in the San Juan Islands San Juan Islander, 2 Mysterious thunder-like booms baffle residents of Sonoma County Sonoma News Loud bang shakes buildings in downtown Birmingham, UK on Nov. 19 Birmingham Mail The source of a loud boom and rattling reported in Wichita Saturday remains a mystery KWCH Dozens took to social media to ask their neighbors what the noise was. ", Hey #houston anyone know what that explosion was? CBS4 Weather Watcher Ron Hranac, an astronomy expert, says no. Even local emergency responders, who had helped to squash some of the swelling rumors, were stumped, after having sent out multiple patrols in search of a cause. Some people are upset at the way iPhones charge. Vero Beach Police Department didn't receive any calls about the boom, said Master Officer Darrell Rivers. Nextdoor and other posts seems to be that people heard it all over the city. Drug-detecting body scanner catches contraband in Davidson County, Heavy rain Thursday morning, then severe t-storm concern Friday PM, Extreme weekend weather causing power and pipe problems, WFMY News 2 Meteorologist Christian Morgan, 525 buildings damaged | Sparta earthquake destruction worse than initially thought, emergency officials say, 5.1 magnitude earthquake impacts the Triad, have questions? A high-altitude meteor which blew up when it hit the atmosphere "is likely the best theory" for a loud boom heard across portions of northern Utah and southern Idaho The spacecraft had just completed SpaceXs 23rd cargo resupply mission to the space station. Hundreds of people from Lakewood to Brighton, Lochbuie and Elizabeth took to social media reporting one to two distinct 'explosion-like' sounds that rattled windows and shook walls. We will update this article as we learn more. Very distinct sounds and movements, a viewer wrote. There have been no injuries they are aware of, police said. WebHear a loud boom over Georgia last night? If you need help with WJXTs or WCWJ's FCC public inspection file, call (904) 393-9801. Learn about careers at Cox Media Group. According to a report from WKYT, 911 dispatchers say many people called in after hearing it, but deputies were unable to find a cause. windows in the area around 8:50 p.m. Sunday. 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We are in Clemmons, wrote another person. Space is part of Future US Inc, an international media group and leading digital publisher. LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- A loud "BOOM" was heard in four different Kentucky counties Tuesday night, but authorities are unable to identify the cause. Around 6 p.m., people in Jackson County, Madison County, Estill County, and Rockcastle County reported hearing an earth-shaking boom. That area is southeast of Lexington. WebLast night, Jackson County 911 dispatch received a handful of reports of an earth-shaking sound, but no one seems to know what caused the loud boom heard across a handful of Updated: 9:23 PM PDT June 8, 2021. 2023 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. All the birds took off!" Evans Fernandez, who was first to pose the question in the popular "What's that noise?" We saw the reports as well, and it could have been a meteorite. Without that bright flame in the sky, no meteor crashing into your backyard. The noise originated from a car explosion on Parker Avenue near James H. McGee Boulevard. At the time, I was also working at my home in Bloomington when a truly window-rattling blast seemed to permeate my whole house. Chatham Police just posted to Facebook to let people know that they are aware of a loud boom that happened at around noon on Tuesday. This is just an idea, while other possibilities are being researched. WHIO-TV is working to learn if there could have been another reason residents outside of Dayton heard or felt the boom. There was one fireball photographed last night streaking high above Colorado but that was at 11:38 p.m., a few hours after the loud booms. On Saturday morning, a loud explosion was reported across the southwestern suburbs of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He said he believes it could have been a sonic boom. Others And if you have a news tip, correction or comment, let us know at: [email protected]. On social media, descriptions of the booms impact range from simply hearing the noises to peoples homes shaking. 2017 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. No ordinary boom. Loud, mysterious boom heard and felt by many in Texas A loud boom was heard and felt by residents of Houston, Texas, but the cause is a mystery. Greater Houston Convention and Visitors Bureau "The cloud cover muffed the sonic boom as well as prevented anyone or any cameras from seeing the fireball or flash it produced," he said. Could meteors be burning up as they enter the atmosphere, creating loud shock waves? This video below was taken by a News4Jax viewer. He tells me that if the booms were produced by a meteoroid that it wouldn't be related to the Leonids because meteoroids from meteor showers are too small to make it to the ground and produce meteorites (or even close to the ground). Loud Boom: Chief Meteorologist Vrydaghs explains the science behind disturbance. Residents, reporters, and emergency officials were all left staring up at the sky wondering what on earth could have made the explosive "boom". Channel 2 Action News spoke to officials with authorities in Walton County who said they received several phone calls Sunday night about a sonic boom-like sound. Fireball streaks across North Texas, creating light show and sonic boom Sunday morning, the Forsyth County Sheriff's Office said the cause or source of the boom sounds remains unknown, and the investigation is ongoing. Copyright 2021 by WJXT News4Jax - All rights reserved. Copyright 2019 by WDRB Media. The booms join a growing list of mysterious 'explosion-like' sounds reported in recent weeks around the United States. Loud explosion heard across parts of Georgia, The loud explosion sound rattled peoples? Forsyth County Emergency Services on Sunday morning told WFMY News 2 their agency also does not have an explanation for what caused the sounds. This was the first local landing of a Falcon 9 since June of last year, according to Florida Today. While I have no explanation for this my first thought is that we are still in the Leonid meteor shower which just peaked this past weekend. According to the National Weather Service meteorologist Shannon Hefferan, satellite data recorded a flash over Washington County, southwest of Pittsburgh and Allegheny County, shortly before 11:30 am on Saturday. Meteor showers occur when the Earth passes through debris, mostly dust and small rock or ice particles, left by passing comets. Unfortunately, the cloudy sky didn't yield any further clues. We could hear it in the living room, she said. Follow us on Twitter @Spacedotcom or on Facebook. Its booster detached and successfully landed at its designated landing zone minutes after launch. Other than a few people calling the police, there were no major disturbances. "Meteors can cause sonic booms when they come in, but almost always they're accompanied by a visible fireball," Braun told 14 News. Africa. It sounded like something exploded. Thomas Weber is a Digital Now Reporter at TCPalm. Girls high school basketball team forfeits a game because it refused to play against a team with a transgender player, Fox Leaders Wanted to Break From Trump but Struggled to Make It Happen, Not Going to Read That: White House Press Secretary Brushes Off DeSantis Op-Ed, Sunshine returns to SoCal on Thursday but cold temps stick around, Wake-Up Weather: AM showers then mild and breezy, US Attorney General Merrick Garland testifies before Senate Judiciary Committee, Canadian forces train Ukrainians to operate Leopard tanks, DeSantis team accused of threatening Trump fans with police outside of book signing: And the battle begins. Heard around 5:30 p.m. in Oak Ridge three times, my dad said it sounded like a cannon, one person wrote. They also said they didnt break the sound barrier last night. Although Houston Police is aware of the loud noise that rattled the city last night, they're not entirely sure what it was, either. Around 6 p.m., people in Jackson County, Madison County, Estill County, and Rockcastle County reported hearing an earth-shaking boom. Im in Yadkinville and heard it. (credit: NASA). When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. That was it.. SAN DIEGO (KGTV) -- San Diegans are scratching their heads after a mysterious boom was reported throughout the county Tuesday night. SAN DIEGO COUNTY, Calif. Social media lit up Tuesday night with reports of an earthquake-like shaking and loud noise all around San Diego County. Did your house shake? Its booster detached and successfully landed at its designated WebMysterious loud booms were heard for a 10-minute period in several counties in Virginia on Wednesday morning, June 10th. When I look over the last few days, at these times, nothing, nothing," Doss said. Click here to take a moment and familiarize yourself with our Community Guidelines. Scattered storms (a few could be severe), mainly in Kentucky. NY 10036. The National Weather Service said that a meteor explosion was the presumptive cause of a loud boom and tremors near Pittsburgh on New Years Day. The rocket launched at 10:25 a.m., sending 105 government and commercial satellites into space. group, told Space.com her thoughts jumped straight to the possibility of an earthquake. The National Weather Service said that a meteor explosion was the presumptive cause of a loud boom and tremors near Pittsburgh on New Years Day. All rights reserved. What did they discover? Loud Boom: Chief Meteorologist Vrydaghs explains the science behind disturbance Loud Boom: Chief Meteorologist Vrydaghs explains the science behind disturbance. This station is part of Cox Media Group Television. Meteorologist Chris Spears travels weekly in the CBS4 Mobile Weather Lab reporting about Colorado's weather and climate. One social media user suggested it couldn't be the sound of a transformer blowing, since it's too wide of an area. LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- A loud "BOOM" was heard in four different Kentucky counties Tuesday night, but authorities are unable to identify the cause. No confirmation, but this is the most likely explanation at this time. Stays mild with some sun. Storms arrive late. Were making calls and working to learn what caused the booms. Officers said they have not yet to find out the source of this event. The U.S. Geological Survey did not detect any earthquakes in the Southeastern United States over the last 24 hours, according to their tracking tool. wrote one person. Vrydaghs provides further explanation in the video above. Hundreds called 911. "When we have these inversions, it actually makes any "booms" or noises sound louder and travel farther.". Loud booms continue throughout the Tri-State, Executive Director of Dubois Co. non-profit charged with embezzling over $156K, Bald eagle found shot in Dubois County; Conservation officers investigating. India. Currently, those with actual emergencies cannot reach our communications center and are being rolled over to surrounding counties.. First published on November 21, 2017 / 6:01 PM. WHIO TV 7 and WHIO Radio facebook feed(Opens a new window), WHIO TV 7 and WHIO Radio twitter feed(Opens a new window), WHIO TV 7 and WHIO Radio youtube feed(Opens a new window), Coronavirus: Doctor with local ties thinks he has a way to fight the virus, Man behindPredator Poaches YouTube videos calls himselfvigilante, CDC issues public health alert as superbug spreads across country, Super-rare Jurassic-era bug discovered during Walmart shopping trip. Dishes and windows rattling, brief boom, sudden and powerful was how one News4jax viewer described it. WGAL May 14 2016, USA Fireworks create loud booms in Springfield, Nebraska. Omaha May 12 2016, USA Fort Worth booms due to training at Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Fort Worth. NBC Fort Worth May 10 2016, USA Mysterious loud boom shakes houses near Blountville, Sullivan County, Tennessee. Earthquake link? Forum discussion Splashdown of Dragon confirmed, completing SpaceXs 23rd cargo resupply mission to the @space_station! Still, on the chance it happens again, Ill be extra diligent to keep my eyes looking upward on clear days from now on. Listen online or download the iHeart App. Chelyabinsk meteor: A wakeup call for Earth, Fireball sightings are not entirely uncommon, and this event is actually similar to the meteor spotted over Chelyabinsk in 2013. A spokesperson said no injuries have been reported, and their only leads remain the "flood" of phone calls to 911, localized to the Lewisville area. What you heard was a sonic boom from SpaceXs Dragon spacecraft heading for a splashdown. A map of the fireball sightings of the meteor over Indiana on March 30, 2022. We dont have a lot of mountain ranges, which can actually help a sound wave reach much further than if you live in Colorado or the rockies, Chief Meteorologist McCall Vrydaghs explains. The loud boom originated with a vehicle explosion on Parker Avenue This sentiment was echoed by WFMY News 2 Meteorologist Christian Morgan. A loud boom from a meteor explosion surprised witnesses on Wednesday. The rocket's sonic boom reverberated down the Treasure Coast, and four people called Indian River County Sheriff's Office to ask about it, spokesperson Keith Carson said. If it's not underground, perhaps the sounds originate in the sky. Some said their houses shook. By using this website, you accept the terms of our Visitor Agreement and Privacy Policy, and understand your options regarding Ad Choices. The timing of the boom also coincided with the Halftime Show at the Super Bowl. pic.twitter.com/ArtHCEA1RT, Satellite lightning detection can pick up on meteors. "At this point, nobody seems to know. / CBS Colorado. It's rare for sonic booms to break windows or cause serious structural damage to buildings, but it's technically possible if the the sonic boom is powerful enough, according to NASA. A quick inspection, most flatteringly captured by my front door security camera, ruled-out any fallen objects, and I was ready to accept "small earthquake" as the answer to this mystery too. Viewers shared what they heard on the WFMY News 2 Facebook page. Some people say tannerite, an exploding target used at outdoor gun ranges have a loud boom sound. LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- A loud "BOOM" was heard in four different Kentucky counties Tuesday night, but authorities are unable to identify the cause. 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