Science

‘Frost Quake’ Scientist Explains Loud Polar Vortex ‘Booms’

BOOM IN THE NIGHT

Steven Battaglia first noticed the loud booms in 2014.

Tanya Basu
Tanya Basu 

Senior Editor, Science

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Tanya Basu

Tanya Basu

Senior Editor, Science

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