Mystery Boom Across Eastern Massachusetts Linked to Meteor Explosion
What caused the massive boom heard across Boston? Here's what happened
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On Saturday afternoon, residents across eastern Massachusetts and parts of Rhode Island heard a loud boom, attributed to a meteor explosion over the South Shore near Boston. Meteorologists confirmed the sound was likely a sonic boom from the meteor entering the atmosphere, with no reports of damage or hazards.
- 01The boom was reported across a wide area, including Boston, Ipswich, and Johnston, Rhode Island.
- 02Meteorologists identified the cause as a meteor or bolide entering the atmosphere at approximately 2:11 p.m.
- 03The American Meteorological Society explained that meteors can create sonic booms due to their high speeds and pressure waves.
- 04Authorities received numerous calls from concerned residents, but no damage or hazards were reported.
- 05The event sparked significant discussion among residents and on social media.
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On Saturday afternoon, a powerful boom resonated across eastern Massachusetts, leaving residents puzzled and prompting numerous calls to local police and fire departments. The sound was reported in areas as far as Ipswich, Massachusetts, and Johnston, Rhode Island. Meteorologists, including WBZ-TV Chief Meteorologist Eric Fisher, attributed the noise to a meteor explosion off the Massachusetts coast around 2:11 p.m. Satellite data confirmed that the meteor entered the atmosphere over the South Shore. NBC10 meteorologist Pamela Gardner noted that while there was no lightning detected, the sound could be linked to a bolide entering the atmosphere. The American Meteorological Society explained that meteors traveling at speeds between 25,000 to 160,000 miles per hour can generate pressure waves strong enough to produce sonic booms. Despite the loud noise, authorities reported no hazards or damage associated with the event, which became a major topic of conversation among residents throughout the region.
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