Gravity Effects Across Mountains: A WWII Mystery

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A previous inquiry about the impact of a bomb explosion on gravity for people on the opposite side of a mountain is revisited, emphasizing the significant distance and geological barriers involved. The discussion references historical claims of a Nazi gravity weapon that created sound and shock waves during World War II. It is clarified that gravity itself is not affected by explosions; rather, high amplitude sonic oscillations can cause objects to float or be displaced. Sound waves travel faster through solids than through air, contributing to the perception of gravity being altered. The phenomenon is attributed to the effects of sound rather than any actual change in gravitational force.
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I asked why a bomb going off on one side of a mountain would seemingly affect gravity for people on the other side of the mountain about a year ago.
Experienced in Nam with valley floors about 2 miles apart. That's a lot of rock and soil seperating those who experienced this from the explosion. Since that time I have learned that Nazi"s used a gravity weapon that produced a powerful sound and shock wave during World War 2. I'm asking again because I don't think you took me seriously the first time. No kidding, things would float on tables after a large explosion long before we would hear the blast. What exactly was affecting gravity?
 
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Gravity was not being affected. High amplitude sonic oscillations propelled objects off the ground or other support structures. Sound travels much more quickly through some solids than it does through air.
 
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