BGS ALERT: SONIC EVENT  ORKNEY  ISLANDS  7 JUNE 2006  11:14 UTC

BGS have received reports from 3 members of the public (via a newspaper office) of a felt event at around 11:15 UTC, this morning, in the Stromness and Rousay areas of the Orkney Islands.  Reports described, "heard a low rumbling noise" and "the whole house seemed to shake for about 2 or 3 seconds".  Data from the BGS rapid-access networks in the region were examined and signals consistent with a sonic origin were recorded at 11:14 UTC.  The reports received are consistent with historical observations received for previous events with a sonic origin.

RAF Flying Complaints, RAF Kinloss and other RAF branches have been contacted but none can confirm if aircraft were operational at the time.

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Davie Galloway
Earthquake, Forensic Seismology and Geomagnetism
British Geological Survey
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