BGS ALERT: POSSIBLE SONIC EVENT SOUTH DEVON 12 FEBRUARY 2008 10:38 UTC

BGS has received information from several residents and from the local
Media, of a felt event at around 10:40 UTC this morning, in the area
between Plymouth and Torquay, Devon.  Reports describe "heard two bangs
and felt a slight tremor", "the whole house shook" and "felt two
distinct shocks". =20

Data from the BGS rapid-access networks in the region were examined and
a signal consistent with a possible sonic origin was recorded at 10:38
UTC on station DYA (Yadsworthy).  The reports received are consistent
with historical observations received for previous events with a sonic
origin.

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Davie Galloway
Earthquake, Forensic Seismology and Geomagnetism
British Geological Survey
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