Meteor Explosion Near Boston Causes Sonic Boom
Meteor explodes off Boston coast, causes loud blast
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On May 30, a meteor exploded off the coast of Massachusetts, creating a loud boom heard by locals around 2 p.m. EDT. Meteorologists believe the event was a meteor impact, pending confirmation from NASA, as no earthquakes were detected in the area.
- 01The meteor explosion occurred at approximately 2 p.m. EDT on May 30.
- 02Residents reported feeling vibrations and hearing a loud blast, which lasted longer than typical explosions.
- 03Meteorologists indicated that meteors can create sonic booms due to their high entry speeds of 25,000 to 160,000 miles per hour.
- 04The U.S. Geological Survey confirmed no earthquake activity was detected during the event.
- 05Images from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration showed a distinctive flash indicative of a meteor reentry.
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On May 30, a meteor exploded off the coast of Massachusetts, causing a loud boom that startled residents around 2 p.m. EDT. Locals took to social media to report the incident, describing the blast as more intense than typical thunder. Meteorologists, including Danielle Noyes from 1 Degree Outside, indicated that the explosion was likely caused by a meteor, pending confirmation from NASA, which may require locating debris. The U.S. Geological Survey confirmed that no earthquakes were detected at the time of the explosion. Nick Stewart, a meteorologist, shared NOAA images showing a distinctive flash over the bay, supporting the meteor theory. Meteorologist Eric Fisher confirmed on social media that the explosion was indeed caused by a meteor entering the atmosphere. Residents reported feeling vibrations and hearing multiple blasts, with one individual from Framingham noting the shockwave felt during the event. The phenomenon occurs as meteors enter Earth's atmosphere at speeds ranging from 25,000 to 160,000 miles per hour, creating pressure waves that result in sonic booms.
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The explosion caused alarm among local residents, with reports of vibrations and shockwaves felt in nearby areas.
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