Summary
On Tuesday, around Lake Mead, about 50 people reported hearing loud, unusual sounds described as a "deep, metallic groaning." Some people think these sounds came from the Kern River gas pipeline, possibly from gas being released.
Key Facts
- Over 50 people around Lake Mead reported hearing loud sounds that made the ground shake.
- The sounds were described as a "deep, metallic groaning."
- Videos of the sounds circulated on social media platforms like Instagram and Facebook.
- A user on Instagram speculated the sounds might be from gas releasing from the Kern River pipeline.
- The Kern River Gas Transmission Company mentioned a request for pipeline balancing on October 29, but the cause of the sounds remains unclear.
- Police received multiple calls about the sounds but have not confirmed their source.