Mysterious Boom in Bandung Unrelated to Anak Krakatau Eruption, Says BMKG

The Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) has stated that the unexplained booming sound heard in Bandung and its surrounding areas is unrelated to the eruption activities of Mount Anak Krakatau. Suaidi Ahadi, head of the BMKG Bandung Geophysical Station, pointed out that reports of the booming sound were confined to the Bandung region, and no similar reports were received from Jakarta and Bogor, which are geographically closer to Mount Anak Krakatau. According to Ahadi, Bandung is too far from Mount Anak Krakatau for volcanic eruption sounds to be heard, making it physically improbable. He further explained that even if the sound were caused by volcanic activity, the current wind direction is from southeast to west, making it impossible for the sound to reach Bandung. Ahadi tentatively attributes the phenomenon to a 'skyquake,' though the exact cause remains unknown. Skyquakes are unexplained booming sounds that occur in clear skies. The BMKG is investigating several possibilities to identify the source of the sound. One hypothesis focuses on Bandung's development over an ancient lake, suggesting the possibility of methane gas release from lakebed sediments. Further research is required to verify this theory. A similar phenomenon was reported in Bogor in 2020, with no cause identified at the time. Ahadi believes that the current case in Bandung, like the Bogor incident, is likely an unexplained natural phenomenon. Source: Liputan6