New England Fireball: Meteor's 300-Ton TNT-Equivalent Airburst
TL;DR
A meteor exploded in the atmosphere off the coast of Massachusetts, releasing an energy equivalent to about 300 tons of TNT and lighting up the night sky. The fireball was observed over parts of New England and produced sonic booms, while scientists collect data from radar, seismographs, and observational networks to refine estimates of its size and trajectory; no injuries or damage were reported.
- Meteor Explodes Off Massachusetts With 300-Ton TNT Blast Yahoo
- Footage shows meteorite entering atmosphere WJAR
- Meteor over Massachusetts prompts reports of booms across US and Canada The Guardian
- NASA says meteorite may be able to be found in Cape Cod Bay Boston Herald
- Meteor explodes off coast of Massachusetts, causing loud boom CBS News
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