Meteor Explosion Causes Sonic Boom Across Multiple States
A large meteor, identified as a 7-ton asteroid, exploded over Northeast Ohio, creating a significant sonic boom that was heard across Cleveland and as far as Pennsylvania and New York. Residents reported seeing a bright fireball streaking through the sky, with numerous videos capturing the event, alongside reports of a loud thunder-like noise. NASA confirmed that the meteor weighed approximately 17,000 pounds and exploded with the force of 250 tons of TNT, causing a rare daytime phenomenon. Officials from the National Weather Service and local experts have investigated the incident, affirming that this unusual event was a rare occurrence, with sightings reported in 13 states. The impact of the meteor left locals wondering if pieces of the rock may have touched down to become rare meteorites.
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