Boston rattled by suspected meteor explosion over the ocean
TL;DR
A loud boom across Greater Boston Saturday afternoon is likely from a bolide, a meteor exploding in the atmosphere over the ocean. The USGS found no earthquake, but radar detected an anomalous flash consistent with a meteor reentry; NASA confirmation may follow after debris recovery.
- Loud boom heard in Boston likely exploding meteor above ocean WBUR
- Meteor explodes off Massachusetts coast, causing loud boom, meteorologist confirms CBS News
- Loud noise heard throughout Southern New England WJAR
- Did you hear the loud boom? And what was it? NBC Boston
- Loud noise in Massachusetts a mystery: ‘Might be a meteor that blew up in mid-air’ Boston Herald
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