Meteor Explodes Over Northeastern US, Causing Sonic Booms
Meteor Travelling At 75,000 MPH Explodes Over US, Triggering Loud Sonic Booms

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A meteor exploded over the northeastern United States, generating a loud double boom that startled residents in Massachusetts and Rhode Island. The event released energy equivalent to 300 tons of TNT and occurred at 2:06 PM local time, with the meteor traveling at 75,000 MPH before breaking apart.
- 01The meteor was approximately 3 feet wide and entered the atmosphere near the New Hampshire-Massachusetts border.
- 02It exploded at an altitude of 40 miles, creating a fireball that fragmented over northeastern Massachusetts and southeastern New Hampshire.
- 03NASA confirmed that the explosion was not linked to any active meteor shower and was a natural object, not space debris.
- 04Residents reported shaking buildings and loud noises, with many sharing their experiences on social media.
- 05The event released energy comparable to 300 tons of TNT, causing the distinctive sonic booms heard in the area.
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On Saturday, a meteor traveling at 75,000 miles per hour exploded over the northeastern United States, specifically affecting areas in Massachusetts and Rhode Island. The event occurred at 2:06 PM local time, releasing energy equivalent to 300 tons of TNT. This explosion created a loud double boom that startled residents, shaking buildings and prompting numerous social media reports. The meteor, measuring about 3 feet in diameter, entered the atmosphere near the New Hampshire border and broke apart at an altitude of 40 miles. NASA's deputy news chief, Jennifer Dooren, clarified that this fireball was not part of any active meteor shower and was a natural object rather than space debris. Videos shared online captured the moment of the explosion, with many witnesses expressing their confusion as there were no visible signs of fire or smoke following the event. The phenomenon has intrigued both local residents and space enthusiasts alike, highlighting the natural wonders occurring in our atmosphere.
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Residents experienced shaking buildings and loud noises, causing alarm and confusion in the affected areas.
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