Marine Exercises May Cause Ground Tremors Through June 14

Military officials have warned that ground shaking and extra noise are possible through June 14 as U.S. Marine Corps Reserve units conduct training at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst. 

Training will be held on the Dix ranges near Ocean County's border with Burlington County and will be completed by 11 p.m. each day, according to the base.

"This essential training helps ensure the readiness of America's fighting force," reads a posting to the base's Facebook page. "As a result of this important training, some residents may hear more noise than usual coming from the base's ranges and may experience possible ground shaking."

Locals, including some from Lakehurst and Manchester, responded to the Facebook post to comment that they have been experiencing the effects of the training exercises.

According to base spokesman Bill Addison, cloud cover can play a factor in how far away sound is heard. 

"The range varies depending on the weather," he said, adding that on an overcast day the sound may travel farther.

Base leadership thanked the public and pledged to "continue to work hard to ensure we remain good neighbors," the post states.

"The joint base works very hard to ensure training has minimal impact on its local communities. [Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst] is grateful for the overwhelming support it has received throughout the years."

Anyone with questions or concerns is asked to contact the base public affairs office.