Earthquake Australia: Exploring the Sonic Boom Mystery in Perth
Understanding the Sonic Boom Incident in Perth
On Wednesday, residents across Perth’s southern suburbs were startled by a loud 'boom'. Initial speculation included an earthquake, but Geoscience Australia confirmed otherwise. The sound, which rattled windows and spooked pets, was traced back to a high-powered jet from the Republic of Singapore Air Force.
The Cause Revealed
- The F-15 aircraft were conducting training exercises about 70 kilometers off the coast.
- Reports indicate that the aircraft was flying at approximately 24,000 feet.
- The noise was a sonic boom, occurring when an aircraft exceeds the speed of sound, specifically 1236kph.
Premier Roger Cook described the incident as extraordinary, emphasizing the importance of such exercises for national defense. Numerous residents flooded social media detailing their experiences of the loud boom, likening it to an explosion, but with no subsequent smoke or evidence of an earthquake.
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