Methane Gas Blamed For Vibrating Houses

Numerous people in Central Texas awoke to vibrations in the neighborhood, stumping local law enforcement for some time. Several KXAN News viewers in Austin called Sunday morning after vibrations in a Northeast Austin neighborhood awoke people. A flare that burns off residual methane gas, which is a by-product of the landfill, may have been damaged by overnight storms seen in the area. Authorities said the flare never posed any threat… At least one person said she experienced the odd vibrations when her husband awoke to vibrations coming from the window. Elaine Perkins said she was awakened again, this time by vibrating doors in her home.” w/ photos + video