Loud boom heard in parts of North Texas believed to be Tannerite used for gender reveal
Many in Ellis County reported hearing a loud boom Saturday afternoon, and authorities believe it was caused by someone using Tannerite as part of a gender reveal.
Tannerite is a "binary exploding target package," and according to their website, "when shot with a high-power rifle it produces a water vapor and a thunderous boom resembling an explosion."
A number of people in Ellis County reported their home shaking, and hearing a loud noise.
Ellis County Emergency Management Coordinator Samantha Pickett began investigating and said authorities believe the loud boom was caused by Tannerite being used in a gender reveal.
It's not known if the couple is having a boy or a girl.