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What makes loud noises on very cold days?

Thursday night and Friday morning, several people reported hearing loud noises, thinking something fell on their house or gunshots were fired.

These sounds result from what are called frost quakes or ice quakes. They occur when a rapid drop in temperature leads to a quick freeze. Continue reading

Category: Phenomena, Severe Weather

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