Stories from Figueira da Foz · Portugal

A powerful storm hit the Figueira da Foz area on Monday morning. Municipalities including Mira and Cantanhede reported impact, with some residents describing an explosion. Pedro Santana Lopes, the president of the Figueira da Foz chamber, confirmed the event. Pedro Santana Lopes, the Mayor of Figueira da Foz, reported hearing a and strange noise that caused alarm. The source noted that an explanation was eventually provided, though the specific nature of the event was not detailed in the segment. A sound similar to an explosion and shockwaves was heard in the Figueira da Foz region on Monday. The Portuguese Air Force has addressed the incident, though specific details regarding the cause were not fully elaborated in the report. Residents in Figueira da Foz reported a loud sound resembling an explosion caused by an F-16 aircraft breaking the sound barrier.

A loud sonic boom heard in the Figueira da Foz region was caused by F-16 aircraft performing an operational mission. The sound occurred on Monday, according to reports. The noise had caused concern among local residents before the cause was identified. Residents in Figueira da Foz reported hearing a loud noise that caused local concern. The Portuguese Air Force later clarified that the sound resulted from an F-16 aircraft breaking the sound barrier. The clarification followed several hours of reports from the public.