The official name of a frostquake is Cryoseism. More from CBS News. Temperatures in the Pittsburgh area will be near 50 degrees today with mostly sunny skies.

A cryoseism, the official term for frost quake, is what’s going on when you hear a loud crack or boom on a cold winter’s night. Just in case you hear a loud crack or boom tonight.

Cryoseism also known as an ice quake or a frost quake, is a seismic event that may be caused by a sudden cracking action in frozen soil or rock saturated ...

Dear Tom, What is a cryoseism? Thanks, Jack Hardekopf Aurora Verena Ellenberg Park Forest Dear Jack and Verena, A cryoseism is the technical name for a frost quake or ice quake caused by the ...

However, this event was more likely a cryoseism, also known as an ice quake or a frost quake, and they're nothing new. In fact, they were observed in the United States as early as 1818.

If you've heard a loud boom, cracking sound, or bump in the night recently, it may be what's called a cryoseism. Scientists say they occur when water builds up in soil and expands. When the ...

Hear a pop or a boom? It could have been as frost quake 02:08. CHICAGO (CBS) -- We've been hearing about frost quakes across Chicago Monday – a loud bang, a jolt, shaking ground, something that ...

Alaska Hit With Cryoseism Amid Northwest Heat Wave. Published Jul 01, 2021 at 11:24 AM EDT. By Ed Browne . Reporter. Newsweek Is A Trust Project Member. FOLLOW. news article.

Dear Tom, Is it possible to hear a cryoseism in the city itself, and is it possible to experience one with the weather we are having now? — Frederica Malone, Chicago Dear Frederica, During ...

Dear Tom, Is it possible to hear a cryoseism in the city itself, and is it possible to experience one with the weather we are having now? — Frederica Malone, Chicago Dear Frederica, During ...

As the cold weather continues to chill New Hampshire, some of you may have noticed some strange noises coming from your house.Experts said those noises come from something called frost quakes, or ...

Jan 01, 2014 — If you've heard a loud boom, cracking sound, or bump in the night recently, it may be what's called a cryoseism. Scientists say they occur when water builds up in soil and expands ...