Meteor explodes over Massachusetts, causing loud booms
A meteor exploded off the coast of Massachusetts, resulting in a loud sonic boom heard across the region. Meteorologists have confirmed the event was likely a bolide meteor. (sources: theguardian, turnto10, nbcboston, bostonglobe, cbsnews)
The explosion of a meteor off the Massachusetts coast produced a loud boom that was reported across Greater Boston and parts of New England. Witnesses described the sound as a sonic boom.
- The meteor explosion was confirmed by meteorologists as a bolide meteor.
- The loud boom was heard across Southern New England, including Greater Boston.
- Reports of the event extended as far as Delaware and Montreal.
Why it matters
This event highlights the potential for meteors to create significant sonic booms when entering the Earth's atmosphere.
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