Massive Meteor Explosion Shakes Homes Across Northeastern US with Sonic Boom
Massive Meteor Explosion Shakes Homes Across Northeastern US with Sonic Boom
Did you hear that? A fireball exploded over New England this weekend, rattling homes with a massive sonic boom equivalent to 300 tons of TNT. Here is the latest.
Residents across New England and the northeastern United States were startled this Saturday when a massive, mystery boom rocked the region. While many initially feared an earthquake or a localized explosion, the cause was actually much higher up. A meteor, estimated to be about three feet wide, streaked through the atmosphere and exploded approximately 40 miles above the ground.
The resulting sonic boom was nothing short of powerful. Experts suggest the energy released was equivalent to 300 tons of TNT, which explains why buildings were shaking and windows were rattling from Massachusetts to neighboring states. The event even produced a bright daytime fireball that was visible to those looking at the sky at just the right moment.
In the Boston area, the reverberations left many residents puzzled and searching for answers on social media. Facebook users reported their entire homes swaying, with some comparing the sensation to a heavy impact. This event comes just two days after a similar mystery boom caused alarm in South Carolina, leading many to wonder if we are seeing an uptick in meteorite activity.
While the fragmentation of the rock occurred high in the atmosphere, researchers are looking for 'hints' and data to confirm if any fragments actually reached the ground. For now, the event serves as a vivid reminder of the incredible energy packed by even small objects traveling through our solar system.
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