Bandung's Mysterious Boom Identified by BMKG as 'Skyquake' Phenomenon
Indonesia's Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) has identified a mysterious booming sound reported in the Bandung region as a 'skyquake' phenomenon. While no seismic or lightning activity was detected, magnetic anomalies and Krakatoa volcano activity are being considered as potential contributing factors, though direct causation remains unclear.
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