Sonic boom heard across Paris
A loud and sudden bang was heard across Paris today, causing widespread fright and confusion.
The sound was caused by a French military plane breaking the sound barrier, creating a noise known as a sonic boom.
A sonic boom is the noise linked to shock waves created when an object travels through air faster than the speed of sound. It can sound similar to explosions or thunder.
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