Possible new source of mysterious “BOOMS”, felt in Sooke
Interesting tidbit from Wikipedia: Bentinck Island (located near Race Rocks) is a Canadian island in the Strait of Juan de Fuca. It served as a leper colony beginning in 1924, when the federal government shut down D’Arcy Island (also a leprosy colony), as Bentinck Island was closer to medical quarantine facilities, until 1957, when the last person affected by leprosy died.
Public Service Announcement, from CFB Esquimalt’s Facebook page
Bentinck Island Range
April 28, 2016 – Esquimalt, B.C. – Department of National Defence/ Royal Canadian Navy
The land-based demolition range at Bentinck Island will be in use 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily from Sunday May 1 to Friday May 6, 2016.
Bentinck Island is located near Race Rocks in the Strait of Juan de Fuca. Used as a terrestrial demolition range by the Canadian Armed Forces, local residents will likely be unaware of the activities except on days when environmental conditions such as temperature, humidity and wind direction affect how far the sound will travel.
Numerous studies have been conducted on the potential environmental effects of Bentinck Island demolitions. Specifically, blast noise in the marine environment during land-based demolitions is almost undetectable by acoustic equipment above that of other underwater background sounds such as waves and marine life.
The public is reminded that no unauthorized person may enter this area and trespassing is prohibited.
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Gotta get the war machine ready so Canada can get in line and tag along in the expansive wars to be of the Trumptaor — or Crooked Hilary?
Let’s get it ready! FYI Trump is leading in the polls over Clinton — see http://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/elections/election_2016/trump_41_clinton_39http://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/elections/election_2016/trump_41_clinton_39
here’s what our Wash State neighbours are dealing with please check out http://westcoastactionalliance.org/
Growler supersonic jets taking off from Whidbey Island can be heard on our side of Strait/Sound
US Navy using emfs, conducting wargames on public beaches, usurping Wash State/Natl Parks and Forests for military, also happening around USA…
one more reason to “Feel The Bern!”
Although, DND blasting on Bentinck Island has been occurring for years:
http://www.racerocks.ca/military-activities-near-race-rocks/