WASHINGTON: A meteor entering Earth’s atmosphere exploded over the northeastern United States on Saturday, producing a loud sonic boom that was heard across several states.
According to Beyond Time News, the fireball disintegrated over northeastern Massachusetts and southeastern New Hampshire at around 2:06 pm local time.
Sudden Mid-Air Breakup
NASA confirmed that the meteor broke apart at high altitude before reaching the ground, triggering powerful shockwaves that startled residents.
Many people reported hearing loud booms and feeling vibrations strong enough to shake buildings, prompting widespread confusion and concern.
Energy Equivalent to 300 Tons of TNT
NASA estimated that the explosion released energy equal to about 300 tons of TNT.
According to Beyond Time News, the object was traveling at nearly 75,000 miles per hour (over 120,000 km/h) at an altitude of around 40 miles before it disintegrated.
Officials confirmed it was a natural space object and not related to any satellite, spacecraft, or active meteor shower.
No Threat to Ground
NASA clarified that the meteor posed no danger to people on the ground, as it burned up completely in the atmosphere.
Such events occur when small space rocks enter Earth’s atmosphere and break apart due to extreme heat and pressure.
Comparison With Past Events
Officials compared the incident to the 2013 Chelyabinsk meteor in Russia, which was far more powerful and caused widespread damage and injuries.
That earlier explosion shattered windows across large areas and injured over 1,600 people.
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Public Reaction
Residents across the region described the sonic boom as sudden and alarming, with many initially unsure of its source.
Despite the loud impact, no injuries or damage were reported from the latest event.
Conclusion
The meteor explosion over the northeastern United States was a natural atmospheric event that briefly startled residents but caused no harm on the ground.
According to Beyond Time News, NASA continues to monitor such fireball activity as part of ongoing space observation efforts.
