Meteor Over Massachusetts Triggers Loud Explosions and Vibrations
Residents across the northeastern United States reported loud booms and vibrations, traced to a meteor entering the atmosphere near Massachusetts. The meteor, likely a yard wide, did not strike the ground but caused a disturbance felt from Delaware to Montreal.
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On Saturday afternoon, people across New England were alarmed by loud explosions and trembling buildings, prompting investigations into their cause. The disturbances were eventually attributed to a meteor entering the atmosphere near Massachusetts, according to the American Meteor Society.
The meteor, estimated to be about three feet wide, created a phenomenon that was sensed across a wide geographical area, from Delaware to Montreal. Despite the intense booms and vibrations, the meteor likely didn't hit the ground, with experts suggesting it burned up in the atmosphere or landed in the ocean.
Robert Lunsford from the society indicated the meteor was larger than usual, appearing like a brilliant daytime shooting star. Videos shared on social media platforms captured the double booms around 2:30 PM, stirring curiosity and concern among residents.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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