Over the last 20 plus years, there has been an increase in mysterious booms or blasting sounds that seem to come from nowhere. A source has yet to be identified for these strange blasts. There is no shortage of theories, ranging from natural causes to more nefarious, conspiratorial ideas. Join me today as I discuss Mysterious Booms.
Skyquakes:
https://www.thoughtco.com/science-of-skyquakes-4158737
Possible causes:
https://www.seismosoc.org/Publications/SRL/SRL_82/srl_82-5_op/hill_op.html
BBC article on mysterious bangs:
https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20141202-mystery-booms-whats-the-cause
VERY extensive list of mystery booms. Great resource!
https://strangesounds.org/mystery-booms-and-rumblings
Example of booms with flashes of light:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JovJlFJbsPg
Great day time example. Note how the sound is explained. This isn't thunder!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sxJR2X5shQ0