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Massive boom over US was a meteor explosion as powerful as 300 tons of TNT, NASA confirms

Footage from a satellite confirmed that a May 30 sonic boom heard over the northeastern US was from a meteor, NASA stated.

Boston Meteor Sonic Boom Caught on Camera as Mystery Explosion Shakes Massachusetts, Rhode Island

A significant flash was detected by the GOES-19 weather satellite around the time of the reports.

What is a bolide? Dashcam videos show bright flash as meteor triggers explosion-like boom in Boston and Rhode Island

The explosions and the boom sounds heard by the residents could be the result of “a rather significant bolide/meteor entering ...

Video: Meteor Explodes Over US With Force Equal To 300 Tonnes Of TNT, NASA Confirms

According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), it was a "widely felt sonic boom from a suspected bolide".

Boston meteor theory emerges after huge boom rocks residents and shakes houses

A mysterious sonic boom rocked Boston and New England on Saturday afternoon, with meteorologists suggesting a possible meteor ...

Earthquake in Rhode Island? Explosion, 'sonic boom' reports spark panic

Reports of a loud explosion-like sound and possible “sonic boom” sparked panic among residents, with many initially fearing an earthquake.

Mystery solved: 3-foot meteor caused boom heard across Mass., scientists say

The American Meteor Society says a 3-foot meteor caused the boom heard across Massachusetts and parts of the Northeast ...