About Sonic Boom
A sonic boom is the sound associated with the shock waves created whenever an object travelling through the air travels faster than the speed of sound. Sonic booms generate enormous amounts of sound energy, sounding similar to an explosion or a thunderclap to the human ear.
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Loud bang prompts calls to Leicestershire Police
By George TorrBBC News
A series of calls to police have been made about a " large explosion" across A Number of regions in England.
People posting footage on Social Media show a loud bang with reports across Leicestershire, Northamptonshire and Oxfordshire .
Leicestershire Police said there was " no concern" following reports it was a Sonic Boom caused by aircraft.
An Oxford resident said they " felt the ground shake" while another in Northampton said it set off car alarms.
The Bbc is not responsible for the content of external sites.Luke Springhart, in Oxfordshire , posted: " Random #explosion or #sonicboom in Chipping Norton / Oxfordshire area. Whole place shook. Seems like lots of people around the UK felt it? "
Rebecca Cockroft added: " Going to assume I didn't imagine the Sonic Boom over #Northampton a few moments ago judging by The Car alarms going off and birds scattering? "
A spokesman for Leicestershire Police , said: " We have received numerous calls in relation to a large explosion sound heard from various parts of The City and county.
" We like to reassure you that there is no concern however Thank You for your Immediate Response to us. "
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