Why do I feel the blasting?

The energy from the blast will sometimes travel through the ground in the form of airwaves. Often the airwaves are what cause you to feel your house shake. Since humans are extremely sensitive to all vibrations you may feel the shaking even though no structural damage is actually occurring.

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1. Do you allow schools to tour the quarry?
2. Why do quarries and contractors have to blast?
3. How can I be notified when blasting is going to occur?
4. Why do I feel the blasting?
5. How does the blasting company protect my property?
6. What are safe vibration standards for blasting near homes?
7. Does continuous blasting cause damage to my home, even if the blasts are within the allowable limits?
8. Will the blasting vibrations damage my foundation?
9. Will the blasting vibrations damage my water well/cistern/septic tank?
10. How will the blasting affect my pets?
11. What regulations will you follow?
12. What will you do to control dust and other emissions?
13. How does Rawson mitigate dust and pollution created by quarrying or mining?