Frost quakes can occur when water saturated ground undergoes rapid deep freezing. The energy release causes noise and shaking.
Tag: mystery boom
Tiny earthquake rattles hundreds of New Yorkers
A small quake was a big surprise and caused concerns for some city residents and first responders.
Mystery boom from December 2023, Council Bluffs, Iowa
An unexplained mystery boom rattled a neighborhood in Council Bluffs, Iowa around 5:20 PM on the night of December 20. The interesting characteristic of this incident is a reflection in a vehicle window. I have a guess at what it was.