This was originally posted to another thread blaming the loud noises on the Luck Stone family of quarries in the area. Turns out it's actually Quantico. I can hear the booms clear as day from Chantilly. Seems to have really picked up since 2:30pm.
Their advisory says "March 19 through Sunday, March 27" but clearly lists dates in April. Guess they rescheduled.
http://www.quantico.usmc.mil/Sentry/StoryView.aspx?SID=5089
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
RELEASE 110401 April 1, 2011
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, March 19 through Sunday, March 27, 2011
· Tuesday, April 5 – Explosive Munitions Training is scheduled from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.
· Wednesday, April 6 – Explosive Munitions Training is scheduled from 12:01 a.m. (midnight) to 9 p.m.
· Thursday, April 7 – Explosive Munitions Training is scheduled from 12:01 a.m. (midnight) to 1:30 p.m.
· Friday, April 8 - Explosive Munitions Training is scheduled from 9 a.m. to 4 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]
edit by Cary: Merged the similar thread "loud rumbles making house shake yet no thunderstrom" into this one. May the timestamps and subject lines be your guide.
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 04/05/2011 04:26PM by Cary.