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Blasting Noise from Quantico?
Posted by:
Seeker
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Date: February 03, 2011 11:18AM
Is anyone else in the Burke/Fairfax Station area feeling the vibration and noise from explosions (ordnance training?) at Quantico? This went on most of the day yesterday and seems to be going on again today. Most of them are just a rumble which causes the windows to rattle, but every once in a while there is a round which makes my house shake. Pretty amazing considering that I live 20 miles away...I cannot imagine what this feels like in Dale City or Dumfries.
Re: Blasting Noise from Quantico?
Posted by:
Ralph Pootawn
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Date: February 03, 2011 11:21AM
Why don't you cruise on over there and find out, then report back to FFU.
Re: Blasting Noise from Quantico?
Posted by:
More Complete
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Date: February 03, 2011 11:22AM
Ordinance testing. This has been going on for years.
Re: Blasting Noise from Quantico?
Posted by:
General So(?)
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Date: February 03, 2011 11:27AM
I now live in Woodbridge and the booms have been shaking my house.
Re: Blasting Noise from Quantico?
Posted by:
FurfaxTownie
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Date: February 03, 2011 11:29AM
Anyone know the approx size of the ordinance being fired?
Re: Blasting Noise from Quantico?
Posted by:
General So(?)
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Date: February 03, 2011 11:30AM
Big enough to shake my house.
Re: Blasting Noise from Quantico?
Posted by:
dd
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Date: February 03, 2011 11:33AM
It is very unsettling.
Re: Blasting Noise from Quantico?
Posted by:
G.I. Joe
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Date: February 03, 2011 11:41AM
Why would they be testing an ordinance? Wouldn't a legislative body or law enforcement agency be responsible for ordinance testing?
Or do you mean "ordnance" testing? That would make more sense.
Or do you mean "ordnance" testing? That would make more sense.
Re: Blasting Noise from Quantico?
Posted by:
justsayin
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Date: February 03, 2011 11:43AM
This thread is testing my patients.
Re: Blasting Noise from Quantico?
Posted by:
justsayin
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Date: February 03, 2011 11:43AM
Knowing what was going on would certainly give me piece of mind.
Re: Blasting Noise from Quantico?
Posted by:
More Complete
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Date: February 03, 2011 11:45AM
It is somewhat disturbing.
Re: Blasting Noise from Quantico?
Posted by:
Moose
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Date: February 03, 2011 12:19PM
Here ya go:
http://www2.insidenova.com/news/2011/feb/02/quantico-bomb-training-produces-big-booms-ar-816326/
http://www2.insidenova.com/news/2011/feb/02/quantico-bomb-training-produces-big-booms-ar-816326/
Re: Blasting Noise from Quantico?
Posted by:
496
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Date: February 03, 2011 12:21PM
It's the sound of freedom.
Re: Blasting Noise from Quantico?
Posted by:
MD
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Date: February 03, 2011 12:25PM
Back in the day when I use to live near an Air Force base in Maryland, the damn planes use test all kinda weopons near our place. They'd do dry runs and drop shit.
Re: Blasting Noise from Quantico?
Posted by:
FurfaxTownie
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Date: February 03, 2011 12:25PM
How come none of the major local media bothered reporting on this? Would've been nice to know. I thought it was earth tremors at first.
Re: Blasting Noise from Quantico?
Posted by:
Captian Anti-Jihadi
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Date: February 03, 2011 12:26PM
"I love the smell of napalm in the morning... The smell, you know that gasoline smell... Smells like, victory".
Re: Blasting Noise from Quantico?
Posted by:
Ahmed
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Date: February 03, 2011 12:28PM
Sorry it was me, I just blew a huge ordinance.
Re: Blasting Noise from Quantico?
Posted by:
Gonads & Strife
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Date: February 03, 2011 12:28PM
FurfaxTownie Wrote:
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> How come none of the major local media bothered
> reporting on this? Would've been nice to know. I
> thought it was earth tremors at first.
They learned their lesson about reporting on military activity after that Geraldo incident in Iraq.
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> How come none of the major local media bothered
> reporting on this? Would've been nice to know. I
> thought it was earth tremors at first.
They learned their lesson about reporting on military activity after that Geraldo incident in Iraq.
Re: Blasting Noise from Quantico?
Posted by:
dry run
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Date: February 03, 2011 12:31PM
MD Wrote:
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> Back in the day when I use to live near an Air
> Force base in Maryland, the damn planes use test
> all kinda weopons near our place. They'd do dry
> runs and drop shit.
I was in southern Taiwan once when one of their "trainer" jets (F5) was doing multiple runs on SOMETHING - not sure what but it just looked like someone's house in the middle of some fields/paddies - over and over again make a low bombing/strafing approach, then zoom back up on full afterburner, go around, repeat. Near the same spot there were some artillery set up shooting at a mountain - kaboom...pause...pause...pause...distant boom.
Interesting but I bet the "locals" weren't real fond of the noise.
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> Back in the day when I use to live near an Air
> Force base in Maryland, the damn planes use test
> all kinda weopons near our place. They'd do dry
> runs and drop shit.
I was in southern Taiwan once when one of their "trainer" jets (F5) was doing multiple runs on SOMETHING - not sure what but it just looked like someone's house in the middle of some fields/paddies - over and over again make a low bombing/strafing approach, then zoom back up on full afterburner, go around, repeat. Near the same spot there were some artillery set up shooting at a mountain - kaboom...pause...pause...pause...distant boom.
Interesting but I bet the "locals" weren't real fond of the noise.
Re: Blasting Noise from Quantico?
Posted by:
scott
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Date: February 03, 2011 12:37PM
I have been hearing the blasts for a few days. Went on till about 8:00pm last night. I live right accross from Burk Lake, in Fairfax Staion, Va. The blast have been shaking my windows all day today. Is there a sure answer to the ground shaking and also shaking my windows?
Re: Blasting Noise from Quantico?
Posted by:
Pinhead the Cenobite
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Date: February 03, 2011 12:40PM
When I was young I could remember the battleships doing live fire exercises off the coast. Unmistakeable rumble. That was also in the day when Air Force and Navy jets could fly Mach 1+ and get away with it.
Re: Blasting Noise from Quantico?
Posted by:
Seeker
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Date: February 03, 2011 12:46PM
How large is the range at Quantico? I thought that some of the larger mortars can travel a couple of miles, but a howitzer is going to need more than that.
Re: Blasting Noise from Quantico?
Posted by:
Scott
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Date: February 03, 2011 12:53PM
Here is the latest news:
Noise Advisory
MARINE CORPS BASE QUANTICO, Va. – Residents in the immediate vicinity of Marine Corps Base Quantico may experience an increase in noise as a result of scheduled training exercises during the week Saturday, January 29 through Sunday, February 6, 2010
· Tuesday, February 1 – Explosive Munitions Training is scheduled from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m.
· Wednesday, February 2 – Explosive Munitions Training is scheduled from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m.
· Thursday, February 3 – Explosive Munitions Training is scheduled from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m.
** Please Note: These times reflect the periods during which the training ranges are
reserved. Training does not occur continuously during these periods. Effects of
training vary depending on weather conditions. Overcast conditions
may increase noise and vibration. **
All questions regarding this training should be directed to the Quantico Public Affairs Office at: (703) 784-2741 -- [Fax (703) 784-3526]
Noise Advisory
MARINE CORPS BASE QUANTICO, Va. – Residents in the immediate vicinity of Marine Corps Base Quantico may experience an increase in noise as a result of scheduled training exercises during the week Saturday, January 29 through Sunday, February 6, 2010
· Tuesday, February 1 – Explosive Munitions Training is scheduled from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m.
· Wednesday, February 2 – Explosive Munitions Training is scheduled from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m.
· Thursday, February 3 – Explosive Munitions Training is scheduled from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m.
** Please Note: These times reflect the periods during which the training ranges are
reserved. Training does not occur continuously during these periods. Effects of
training vary depending on weather conditions. Overcast conditions
may increase noise and vibration. **
All questions regarding this training should be directed to the Quantico Public Affairs Office at: (703) 784-2741 -- [Fax (703) 784-3526]
Re: Blasting Noise from Quantico?
Posted by:
carly
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Date: February 03, 2011 12:55PM
This is so annoying there are huge booms, my house is shaking. wouldn't there be radiation, I hate this, there shoulf b a treaty stopping this.
Re: Blasting Noise from Quantico?
Posted by:
Scott
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Date: February 03, 2011 01:00PM
I agree that this should not be going on!!!!!!!!!
I think the local news should be required to alert us when these drills are going on!!!!!!!
Here is web site:
http://www.quantico.usmc.mil/Sentry/StoryView.aspx?SID=4887
I think the local news should be required to alert us when these drills are going on!!!!!!!
Here is web site:
http://www.quantico.usmc.mil/Sentry/StoryView.aspx?SID=4887
Re: Blasting Noise from Quantico?
Posted by:
Crosspointe
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Date: February 03, 2011 01:36PM
We're at 123 & Silverbrook. Been hearing/feeling a sort of soft boom for the last few days. It must be awful for anyone close to Quantico...I think we're probably 20 miles away. Back before they shut down the Lorton firing range, we used to wake to gunfire in the morning. Things got awful quiet after they shot up that townhouse!
Re: Blasting Noise from Quantico?
Posted by:
Seeker
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Date: February 03, 2011 01:42PM
'Immediate vicinity' seems rather vague. I can see Dumfries and Triangle, but can Fairfax Station be considered in close proximity to Quantico?
Re: Blasting Noise from Quantico?
Posted by:
justsayin
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Date: February 03, 2011 01:49PM
Scott Wrote:
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> I think the local news should be required to alert
> us when these drills are going on!!!!!!!
+100 Yes! Damn this independent media system we have! If our media was state-run the government could force these announcements!!!11!!!1!!!1
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> I think the local news should be required to alert
> us when these drills are going on!!!!!!!
+100 Yes! Damn this independent media system we have! If our media was state-run the government could force these announcements!!!11!!!1!!!1
----------------------------------------
"She looks pretty good for 12, admit it." - WingNut, 04/24/2012
"I'm racist too. So what?" - Ellipsis 9/16/2011
"If you only knew who I was, and what I was working to do you would...have the decency to tell me I hated my nation and the way of life. I may not agree with...the government...I hate the "government"......" - Firrat 9/1/10
"there seems to be a queer...why? To try and further demean a defeated... dumb Tea party... I think we need more... far left folks on a regular basis - Louis Farakhan, Jesse Jackson...Al Sharpton" - Registered Voter, 8/19/2011
"If your computer is running slow, or you have any other problems, email me at with the problem and i am willing to fix it, for a price of course" - Taylor, spamming FFU on 04/12/2006. "N****rs as slaves again? I think so..." - Taylor, 09/20/2009
Re: Blasting Noise from Quantico?
Posted by:
FurfaxTownie
()
Date: February 03, 2011 01:53PM
Perhaps in light of the protests in Egypt it's a well timed exercise to remind us all of who is boss around here.
Re: Blasting Noise from Quantico?
Posted by:
Jen G
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Date: February 03, 2011 02:22PM
I am in Woodbridge, They are going off one after another! reminds me of thunder.
Re: Blasting Noise from Quantico?
Posted by:
Kate
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Date: February 03, 2011 02:29PM
I'm in Dale City. This is absolutely crazy. My house is shaking and one picture did fall off the wall so far.
Re: Blasting Noise from Quantico?
Posted by:
Lorton
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Date: February 03, 2011 02:50PM
Crosspointe Wrote:
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> We're at 123 & Silverbrook. Been hearing/feeling
> a sort of soft boom for the last few days. It
> must be awful for anyone close to Quantico...I
> think we're probably 20 miles away. Back before
> they shut down the Lorton firing range, we used to
> wake to gunfire in the morning. Things got awful
> quiet after they shot up that townhouse!
What Lorton firing range and what townhouse event are you referring to?
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> We're at 123 & Silverbrook. Been hearing/feeling
> a sort of soft boom for the last few days. It
> must be awful for anyone close to Quantico...I
> think we're probably 20 miles away. Back before
> they shut down the Lorton firing range, we used to
> wake to gunfire in the morning. Things got awful
> quiet after they shot up that townhouse!
What Lorton firing range and what townhouse event are you referring to?
Re: Blasting Noise from Quantico?
Posted by:
Boulders
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Date: February 03, 2011 03:25PM
Quantico is pretty far to have your house rattle in Fairfax Station. Sounds like the quarry on 123 is at it again.
Re: Blasting Noise from Quantico?
Posted by:
burkeresident
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Date: February 03, 2011 03:33PM
The noise woke me up every day this week :(
Re: Blasting Noise from Quantico?
Posted by:
Same in Clifton
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Date: February 03, 2011 03:37PM
It's been shaking our house in Clifton as well, making my dogs bark too.
This has been going on for some time - back in October and November, I heard loud booms and felt the shaking, and back then we thought it was from the quarry in Lorton. Maybe it's all been from Quantico.
This has been going on for some time - back in October and November, I heard loud booms and felt the shaking, and back then we thought it was from the quarry in Lorton. Maybe it's all been from Quantico.
Re: Blasting Noise from Quantico?
Posted by:
Me too, in Clifton
()
Date: February 03, 2011 03:46PM
I have a new puppy and now he can't poop outside. I am not kidding. The poor little thing is a mess. I guess that in on of things we must deal with for freedom.
Re: Blasting Noise from Quantico?
Posted by:
Angela
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Date: February 03, 2011 04:15PM
I have been hearing the blasting noise for almost a year since I moved to Dale City. Like OMG its goes on all day and my house like Vibrates. Thanks to everyone I finially know who the noise might be coming from. I thought it was the Native American ghost daning on my property.
Re: Blasting Noise from Quantico?
Posted by:
Angela
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Date: February 03, 2011 04:17PM
I have to agree with you on this subject, I thought I was going crazy.
Re: Blasting Noise from Quantico?
Posted by:
Angela
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Date: February 03, 2011 04:20PM
I live in Dale city and thought it was like some crazy ghost jumping on my roof. this really funny. I am glad I happen to log on and don't feel crazy anymore.
Re: Blasting Noise from Quantico?
Posted by:
Angelaseeall85
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Date: February 03, 2011 04:28PM
Would like to thank you one schedule update. Since I just figured out today where the noise was coming from.
Re: Blasting Noise from Quantico?
Posted by:
Crosspointe
()
Date: February 03, 2011 04:40PM
Lorton:
There used to be a DC police firing range out here. Back in 1999, some bullets went seriously astray. The range was closed soon after. I believe the range was near the site where Laurel Hill Elementary now sits, but I'm not sure about that. Here's MPD's statement about the incident:
http://newsroom.dc.gov/show.aspx/agency/mpdc/section/2/release/1221/year/1999/month/5
Boulders,
I too thought it was the quarry, but I don't recall hearing that in years, so it would surprise me for them to start up now. Just seems odd that we can hear Quantico from here. No windows rattling, just a lot of soft "booms."
There used to be a DC police firing range out here. Back in 1999, some bullets went seriously astray. The range was closed soon after. I believe the range was near the site where Laurel Hill Elementary now sits, but I'm not sure about that. Here's MPD's statement about the incident:
http://newsroom.dc.gov/show.aspx/agency/mpdc/section/2/release/1221/year/1999/month/5
Boulders,
I too thought it was the quarry, but I don't recall hearing that in years, so it would surprise me for them to start up now. Just seems odd that we can hear Quantico from here. No windows rattling, just a lot of soft "booms."
Re: Blasting Noise from Quantico?
Posted by:
Noise Is gone @4:46
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Date: February 03, 2011 04:41PM
Yea!
Re: Blasting Noise from Quantico?
Posted by:
DevilDawg
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Date: February 03, 2011 04:50PM
Since it's artillery training they're either shooting M198 or M777 howitzers. Either way they both shoot 155mm rounds. Pull string go boom.
Re: Blasting Noise from Quantico?
Posted by:
DaleCity
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Date: February 03, 2011 05:44PM
All of that space in Nevada and Texas and they still have to use the suburbs to do ordnance testing.
Re: Blasting Noise from Quantico?
Posted by:
To Dale City
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Date: February 03, 2011 06:02PM
This is where the big boys play.
Re: Blasting Noise from Quantico?
Posted by:
Highlander
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Date: February 03, 2011 06:07PM
DaleCity Wrote:
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> All of that space in Nevada and Texas and they
> still have to use the suburbs to do ordnance
> testing.
Quantico was here before Dale City fucktard.....
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> All of that space in Nevada and Texas and they
> still have to use the suburbs to do ordnance
> testing.
Quantico was here before Dale City fucktard.....
Re: Blasting Noise from Quantico?
Posted by:
Seeker
()
Date: February 03, 2011 06:11PM
DevilDawg Wrote:
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> Since it's artillery training they're either
> shooting M198 or M777 howitzers. Either way they
> both shoot 155mm rounds. Pull string go boom.
The effective range (according to Wikipedia) varies from 15-25 miles based on the type of ammunition. Is the Quantico base really that large? It hardly seems so looking at a map, so I am wondering where the shells are landing.
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> Since it's artillery training they're either
> shooting M198 or M777 howitzers. Either way they
> both shoot 155mm rounds. Pull string go boom.
The effective range (according to Wikipedia) varies from 15-25 miles based on the type of ammunition. Is the Quantico base really that large? It hardly seems so looking at a map, so I am wondering where the shells are landing.
Re: Blasting Noise from Quantico?
Posted by:
ITRADE
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Date: February 03, 2011 06:19PM
Depends on the weapon, the charge and the intended target.
Lots and lots of variables in gunnery.
Lots and lots of variables in gunnery.
Re: Blasting Noise from Quantico?
Posted by:
Weird road
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Date: February 03, 2011 06:22PM
I can not remember the roads name but it seems you can cut thru to route one from route 234. All along this road were signs that it was restricted land. It was a strange road. When we reached route one from Manassas we were at the road to the military base. It may be closed now.
Re: Blasting Noise from Quantico?
Posted by:
I think Dale City said
()
Date: February 03, 2011 06:32PM
*still. He has a point. We do not need to hear all this when they can move it out west. Plus I thought Quantico had a crime lab and other forensic scientist working at the base. They must hate the noise. Unless they are all in a sound proof building.
Re: Blasting Noise from Quantico?
Posted by:
Highlander
()
Date: February 03, 2011 07:00PM
Yeah, the US Gov will up and move a Marine Corps Base just because a bunch of whining little bitches didn't do any research about the area they moved to.
And Quantico was still there before the FBI established their presence there, so they knew what they were getting into.
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 02/03/2011 07:12PM by Highlander.
And Quantico was still there before the FBI established their presence there, so they knew what they were getting into.
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 02/03/2011 07:12PM by Highlander.
Re: Blasting Noise from Quantico?
Posted by:
To: highlander
()
Date: February 03, 2011 07:07PM
Holy shit if we can go to a stupid Afgan country we can move a base. Not that we should but we can. We can do anything. This is the USA. You are a dick.
Re: Blasting Noise from Quantico?
Posted by:
No base movement needed
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Date: February 03, 2011 07:36PM
You don't have to move an entire base to move gunnery/ordnance testing!!
Just change the location of said testing . . . not rocket science (or maybe it is).
Just change the location of said testing . . . not rocket science (or maybe it is).
Re: Blasting Noise from Quantico?
Posted by:
Again today?
()
Date: February 09, 2011 03:29PM
Wow, they are really going at it again today!!
Re: Blasting Noise from Quantico?
Posted by:
Trevor
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Date: February 09, 2011 03:37PM
I can hear it from Fairfax / Centerville! I guess the temp and clouds are really letting the sound travel far today.
Re: Blasting Noise from Quantico?
Posted by:
496
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Date: February 09, 2011 07:20PM
Was hoping a stray round decimated Potomac Mills.
Re: Blasting Noise from Quantico?
Posted by:
Trevor
()
Date: February 10, 2012 04:33PM
Almost a year to the day and I'm hearing it again from Fairfax / Centerville.
Re: Blasting Noise from Quantico?
Posted by:
Ralph Pootawn
()
Date: February 10, 2012 04:36PM
Maybe they should just test it out on Woodbridge. That place is a shithole anyway.
Re: Blasting Noise from Quantico?
Posted by:
DeLo
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Date: February 13, 2012 12:59PM
Imagine how the bad guys look (or what's left of them) after one of these lands in their front yard. I'm glad our guys are the ones doing the testing. I'll take the shaking windows and briefly scared kids if it makes our Marine's better at using these.
Re: Blasting Noise from Quantico?
Posted by:
Tracey
()
Date: March 06, 2012 12:13PM
Today at about 11:50am I felt pretty forceful rumbling that lasted only 3 sec or so. I wouldn't be concerned but this time it felt like it was under my house. I live near Quantico so I'm used to some of this but this was far more than slight rumble.
QUANTICO BASE
Posted by:
VA EARTHQUAKE SURVIVOR
()
Date: March 06, 2012 12:25PM
Do not be alarmed NOR fear anything.
Only the Quantico / FBI doing their Training.
Survivor
Only the Quantico / FBI doing their Training.
Survivor
Re: Blasting Noise from Quantico?
Posted by:
Observer of Dumbasses
()
Date: March 06, 2012 12:34PM
Seeker Wrote:
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> Is anyone else in the Burke/Fairfax Station area
> feeling the vibration and noise from explosions
> (ordnance training?) at Quantico? This went on
> most of the day yesterday and seems to be going on
> again today. Most of them are just a rumble which
> causes the windows to rattle, but every once in a
> while there is a round which makes my house shake.
> Pretty amazing considering that I live 20 miles
> away...I cannot imagine what this feels like in
> Dale City or Dumfries.
You know it's a Marine base, right?
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> Is anyone else in the Burke/Fairfax Station area
> feeling the vibration and noise from explosions
> (ordnance training?) at Quantico? This went on
> most of the day yesterday and seems to be going on
> again today. Most of them are just a rumble which
> causes the windows to rattle, but every once in a
> while there is a round which makes my house shake.
> Pretty amazing considering that I live 20 miles
> away...I cannot imagine what this feels like in
> Dale City or Dumfries.
You know it's a Marine base, right?
Re: Blasting Noise from Quantico?
Posted by:
testfire
()
Date: December 07, 2012 03:09PM
http://www.quantico.usmc.mil/Sentry/storyview.aspx?SID=6628&_r=search
Story Submitted: Nov 30, 2012
Marine Corps Base Quantico Noise Advisory for Dec 3 - Dec 9
By: Lance Cpl. Natalie Coffman
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MARINE CORPS BASE QUANTICO, Va. – Residents in the immediate vicinity of Marine Corps Base Quantico Corps Base Quantico should not experience an increase in noise as an affect from training or range clearance operations from Dec. 3 – Dec. 9.
** Please Note: Effects of training vary depending on weather conditions. Overcast conditions may increase noise and vibrations. **
All questions regarding this training should be directed to the Quantico Public Affairs Office at (703) 432-0305.
Story Submitted: Nov 30, 2012
Marine Corps Base Quantico Noise Advisory for Dec 3 - Dec 9
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MARINE CORPS BASE QUANTICO, Va. – Residents in the immediate vicinity of Marine Corps Base Quantico Corps Base Quantico should not experience an increase in noise as an affect from training or range clearance operations from Dec. 3 – Dec. 9.
** Please Note: Effects of training vary depending on weather conditions. Overcast conditions may increase noise and vibrations. **
All questions regarding this training should be directed to the Quantico Public Affairs Office at (703) 432-0305.
Re: Blasting Noise from Quantico?
Posted by:
tammy
()
Date: December 20, 2012 11:21AM
I live in Warrenton, VA and am feeling the blasts now!
Re: Blasting Noise from Quantico?
Posted by:
ntyryd
()
Date: December 20, 2012 11:50AM
gentlemen gentlemen you're all wrong. The fat guy from Man vs. Food is using the toilet
Re: Blasting Noise from Quantico?
Posted by:
BEH
()
Date: December 20, 2012 12:29PM
Imagine, living near a military base and hearing blasting noises!
I happen to live near the airport and guess what?
Planes pass over all the time!
Wonders never cease.
I happen to live near the airport and guess what?
Planes pass over all the time!
Wonders never cease.
Re: Blasting Noise from Quantico?
Posted by:
Mischelle
()
Date: December 20, 2012 01:47PM
justsayin Wrote:
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> This thread is testing my patients.
Yep mine too its been going on a few years now if it shakes our houses thats too much something else is going on either they're to stupid to know what it is or they're hiding something, So People need to get Real! Thanks for saying it like it is. Its Testing Mine Too ,lol
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> This thread is testing my patients.
Yep mine too its been going on a few years now if it shakes our houses thats too much something else is going on either they're to stupid to know what it is or they're hiding something, So People need to get Real! Thanks for saying it like it is. Its Testing Mine Too ,lol
Re: Blasting Noise from Quantico?
Posted by:
MAP
()
Date: December 20, 2012 01:48PM
I live in Haymarket between 234 - 66 & 15 - I get the best of both worlds - Planes and house shaking!
Re: Blasting Noise from Quantico?
Posted by:
Mischelle
()
Date: December 20, 2012 01:50PM
tammy Wrote:
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> I live in Warrenton, VA and am feeling the blasts
> now!
I am in Manassas,VA I feel them way to often...
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> I live in Warrenton, VA and am feeling the blasts
> now!
I am in Manassas,VA I feel them way to often...
Re: Blasting Noise from Quantico?
Posted by:
Mischelle
()
Date: December 20, 2012 02:02PM
Thats what Id like to Know this is Crazy the Ground and everything is Shaking if its true what they say which I doubt the people that are doing it couldn't handle it and their windows would break every time Even Car Windows Would Break! Quantico very Doubtful its Like its coming from Deep in side the Ground. LOL Satan is Breaking Free!
Re: Blasting Noise from Quantico?
Posted by:
Mayan
()
Date: December 20, 2012 02:42PM
12/21/12
Re: Blasting Noise from Quantico?
Posted by:
MaryH
()
Date: February 14, 2013 02:53PM
Quantico posts schedules for ordnance training and last week had a heavy schedule. Nothing was posted for this week but I'm sitting here feeling my house shake in Lake Ridge. I am used to this but it is particularly bad today. Is taking me back to the days I lived in base housing in Virginia Beach and we, the Navy, train - firing onto the range (restricted beach area) nearby. My whole house would shake and things fall off shelves and pictures off walls. Quantico was here first but lots more activity has been consolidated to Quantico and Fort Belvoir due to base closures elsewhere which seems to coincide with a dramatic increase of testing at Quantico. And the blasts are much louder and with heavier vibrations than in the past. Maybe that is due to newer, better, louder ordnance or I'm just lucky and the wind always blowing this way on ordnance testing days. I love my freedom so I can live with it as long as it doesn't shake my house off its foundation. Other than that, I'm just happy we have such well-trained and devoted troops with such big toys - they keep America free and I love 'em!
Re: Blasting Noise from Quantico?
Posted by:
Me Too
()
Date: February 14, 2013 03:17PM
^ Thanks for the explanation. Lots of rumbling near Clifton. Scary, especially since the earthquake. I've wondered how vets with PTSD deal with it.
Re: Blasting Noise from Quantico?
Posted by:
Pain in the ass
()
Date: February 14, 2013 04:49PM
I am sick and tired of hearing all the noise. Can't the military play their war games on computers?
Re: Blasting Noise from Quantico?
Posted by:
Gordon Blvd
()
Date: February 14, 2013 04:55PM
um...............I dont know what it is y'all are hearing..............but you sure as f**k arent hearing or feeling anything from QUANTICO in Clifton, ok?
Not happening.
Not happening.
Re: Blasting Noise from Quantico?
Posted by:
Falken
()
Date: February 14, 2013 05:06PM
Pain in the ass Wrote:
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> I am sick and tired of hearing all the noise.
> Can't the military play their war games on
> computers?
Unfortunately the computer turned out to be a little effeminate and would now rather play chess or go to the cabaret.
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> I am sick and tired of hearing all the noise.
> Can't the military play their war games on
> computers?
Unfortunately the computer turned out to be a little effeminate and would now rather play chess or go to the cabaret.
Re: Blasting Noise from Quantico?
Posted by:
496
()
Date: February 14, 2013 05:07PM
For all you whiny, faggoty fucks. Freedom isn't free.
Re: Blasting Noise from Quantico?
Posted by:
G
()
Date: February 15, 2013 06:31PM
Pain in the ass Wrote:
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> I am sick and tired of hearing all the noise.
> Can't the military play their war games on
> computers?
unless you bought your house prior to WWI, you are a complete dumbass for moving to this area and not realizing that Quantico MCB is a combat training command where things go boom.
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> I am sick and tired of hearing all the noise.
> Can't the military play their war games on
> computers?
unless you bought your house prior to WWI, you are a complete dumbass for moving to this area and not realizing that Quantico MCB is a combat training command where things go boom.
Re: Blasting Noise from Quantico?
Posted by:
Aragorn smith
()
Date: February 16, 2013 02:38PM
Today between 1:45-2:15 me my brother in law and my son felt 2 booms that rattled my home and you could feel it.
Most days it's just quiet enough that you could miss it but you can feel it and house will slightly rattle, and you feel the slight thud of the boom.
I'm getting tired of my house being bombarded by this. Lots of cracking in my crown moulding and cracks in my ceiling drywall.
Most days it's just quiet enough that you could miss it but you can feel it and house will slightly rattle, and you feel the slight thud of the boom.
I'm getting tired of my house being bombarded by this. Lots of cracking in my crown moulding and cracks in my ceiling drywall.
Re: Blasting Noise from Quantico?
Posted by:
Lorton
()
Date: February 16, 2013 02:45PM
G Wrote:
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> Pain in the ass Wrote:
> --------------------------------------------------
> -----
> > I am sick and tired of hearing all the noise.
> > Can't the military play their war games on
> > computers?
>
> unless you bought your house prior to WWI, you are
> a complete dumbass for moving to this area and not
> realizing that Quantico MCB is a combat training
> command where things go boom.
You're probably right in that reasoning. However, I would think that Lorton would be far enough away! At 2:05pm there was a boom that shook and rattled the windows. Wasn't sure what it was and now I'm guessing it was Quantico, but who knows.
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> Pain in the ass Wrote:
> --------------------------------------------------
> -----
> > I am sick and tired of hearing all the noise.
> > Can't the military play their war games on
> > computers?
>
> unless you bought your house prior to WWI, you are
> a complete dumbass for moving to this area and not
> realizing that Quantico MCB is a combat training
> command where things go boom.
You're probably right in that reasoning. However, I would think that Lorton would be far enough away! At 2:05pm there was a boom that shook and rattled the windows. Wasn't sure what it was and now I'm guessing it was Quantico, but who knows.
Re: Blasting Noise from Quantico?
Posted by:
Fairfax Station
()
Date: February 16, 2013 03:26PM
We are having booms here too. We seem far enough away from Quantico. What could it be?
Re: Blasting Noise from Quantico?
Posted by:
22039 resident
()
Date: February 16, 2013 03:52PM
I've been hearing loud noises and feeling vibrations all week, especially when it's been overcast. Wednesday and today have been the worst.
From the Quantico website -
"Residents in the immediate vicinity of Marine Corps Base Quantico may experience an increase in noise as an affect from training or range clearance operations from Feb. 8 - Feb. 16.
Monday - Feb. 11. Range Clearance Operations are scheduled from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Tuesday - Feb. 12. Range Clearance Operations are scheduled from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Wednesday - Feb 13. Explosive Munitions Operations are scheduled from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Thursday - Feb. 14. Explosive Munitions Operations are scheduled from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m Friday - Feb 15. Range Clearance Operations are scheduled from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Saturday - Feb. 16. Range Clearance Operations are scheduled from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.
In addition, the I-95 expansion project will be conducting pile driving operations Monday through Saturday between the hours of 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. during the month of February.
** Please Note: Effects of training vary depending on weather conditions. Overcast conditions may increase noise and vibrations.
** All questions regarding this training should be directed to the Quantico Public Affairs Office at (703) 432-0305"
From the Quantico website -
"Residents in the immediate vicinity of Marine Corps Base Quantico may experience an increase in noise as an affect from training or range clearance operations from Feb. 8 - Feb. 16.
Monday - Feb. 11. Range Clearance Operations are scheduled from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Tuesday - Feb. 12. Range Clearance Operations are scheduled from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Wednesday - Feb 13. Explosive Munitions Operations are scheduled from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Thursday - Feb. 14. Explosive Munitions Operations are scheduled from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m Friday - Feb 15. Range Clearance Operations are scheduled from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Saturday - Feb. 16. Range Clearance Operations are scheduled from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.
In addition, the I-95 expansion project will be conducting pile driving operations Monday through Saturday between the hours of 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. during the month of February.
** Please Note: Effects of training vary depending on weather conditions. Overcast conditions may increase noise and vibrations.
** All questions regarding this training should be directed to the Quantico Public Affairs Office at (703) 432-0305"
Re: Blasting Noise from Quantico?
Posted by:
Mgnut
()
Date: February 16, 2013 04:16PM
Whoohoo. Nice big one earlier today. Love it, the sound of Freeeedooommmm
Re: Blasting Noise from Quantico?
Posted by:
Wow...
()
Date: February 16, 2013 06:26PM
Lots of really loud booms now near Clifton. I don't know where they are coming from, but it sounds like the Fourth of July.
Re: Blasting Noise from Quantico?
Posted by:
mgnut
()
Date: February 16, 2013 06:33PM
Wow... Wrote:
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> Lots of really loud booms now near Clifton. I
> don't know where they are coming from, but it
> sounds like the Fourth of July.
Fireworks from near GMU according to the other thread. Not sure why.
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> Lots of really loud booms now near Clifton. I
> don't know where they are coming from, but it
> sounds like the Fourth of July.
Fireworks from near GMU according to the other thread. Not sure why.
Re: Blasting Noise from Quantico?
Posted by:
dave
()
Date: June 16, 2013 06:56PM
Well I talked to a marine enviromental lawyer a couple years ago and he said they will be bombing less frequently but the charges will be more intense. So get your meds ready and hunker down!!! They also finally started picking up spent munitions some of which were from wwII. A couple million pounds were picked up I just hope they don't dump them in the potomac.
Re: Blasting Noise from Quantico?
Posted by:
Calling It
()
Date: June 16, 2013 07:55PM
dave Wrote:
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> Well I talked to a marine enviromental lawyer a
> couple years ago and he said they will be bombing
> less frequently but the charges will be more
> intense.
Bullshit.
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> Well I talked to a marine enviromental lawyer a
> couple years ago and he said they will be bombing
> less frequently but the charges will be more
> intense.
Bullshit.
Re: Blasting Noise from Quantico?
Posted by:
Dave
()
Date: June 16, 2013 10:44PM
No bullshit. He was studying the BRAC move impact on the area.
Re: Blasting Noise from Quantico?
Posted by:
gkpr
()
Date: March 10, 2015 12:28PM
I am in Warrenton and the blasting has been non stop all morning! Apparently this will be going on all week. At times it sounds and feels as if something has exploded in my basement!
Re: Blasting Noise from Quantico?
Posted by:
6xxyH
()
Date: March 10, 2015 12:32PM
I was just outside and thought I heard thunder, I guess I wasn't hearing things after all. I'm near govt center.
Re: Blasting Noise from Quantico?
Posted by:
We are coming to America
()
Date: March 10, 2015 12:34PM
gkpr Wrote:
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> I am in Warrenton and the blasting has been non
> stop all morning! Apparently this will be going on
> all week. At times it sounds and feels as if
> something has exploded in my basement!
IT'S ISIL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Run for your lives!
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> I am in Warrenton and the blasting has been non
> stop all morning! Apparently this will be going on
> all week. At times it sounds and feels as if
> something has exploded in my basement!
IT'S ISIL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Run for your lives!
Re: Blasting Noise from Quantico?
Posted by:
Mary Queen of Scots
()
Date: March 10, 2015 12:37PM
Something must have happened. They were trying to transfer a prisoner to Baltimore.
Re: Blasting Noise from Quantico?
Posted by:
u7FbU
()
Date: March 10, 2015 12:43PM
Sorry folks, I had Tippy's and expelled some rather noxious gas.
Re: Blasting Noise from Quantico?
Posted by:
496
()
Date: March 10, 2015 01:11PM
It's the sound of freedom you fucking pussies.
Re: Blasting Noise from Quantico?
Posted by:
d43KP
()
Date: March 10, 2015 01:19PM
Re: Blasting Noise from Quantico?
Posted by:
All Quiet on the Weatern Front
()
Date: March 10, 2015 01:27PM
496 Wrote:
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> It's the sound of freedom you fucking pussies.
Freedom rings, dumbass.
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> It's the sound of freedom you fucking pussies.
Freedom rings, dumbass.
Re: Blasting Noise from Quantico?
Posted by:
3rd ID 2003
()
Date: March 10, 2015 01:29PM
Sounds like a 155mm battery. You can hear them a long way off.
Re: Blasting Noise from Quantico?
Posted by:
Are they using ISIL as targets?
()
Date: March 10, 2015 02:08PM
Kick ass Marines!
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Re: Blasting Noise from Quantico?
Posted by:
wasteandabuse
()
Date: March 10, 2015 02:36PM
Freedom? Waste.
Re: Blasting Noise from Quantico?
Posted by:
blastingheardinwarrenton
()
Date: April 15, 2015 10:27AM
what is going on now, april 15, 2015, in warrenton, va? Lots of blasting sounds heard and felt.