What is causing the mysterious ‘booms’ heard in 64 locations around the world this year?
- Most recently, a ‘boom’ was heard across much of the north of Alabama
- Suggested causes include supersonic aircrafts, a ground explosion, or a bolide
- Other booms have occurred in Cairns on October 10 and Abergavenny on May 11
By SHIVALI BEST
Mysterious booms have been reported 64 times this year, in locations including Michigan, Lapland, St Ives, Swansea and Yorkshire. Incidents are becoming more frequent according to some reports.
Residents in Alabama were left baffled last week when a loud boom resounded across much of the state.
The boom, nicknamed ‘Bama Boom’, has left experts stumped, with suggested causes ranging from supersonic aircrafts to meteors exploding in the atmosphere.
This isn’t the first time that the mysterious sound has been heard, and incidents are becoming more frequent according to some reports.
This year alone, similar noises have been reported 64 times this year, in locations including Michigan, Lapland, St Ives, Swansea and Yorkshire.