A stunning meteor, streaking at speeds of up to 75,000 mph, created significant impacts and ground shaking throughout Massachusetts on Saturday afternoon.
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NASA reported that the vibrant meteor passed over Massachusetts at a remarkable speed of 75,000 mph at 2:06 p.m., releasing energy comparable to approximately 300 tons of TNT when it disintegrated.
According to NASA, the debris likely originated from an altitude of 40 miles above northeastern Massachusetts and southeastern New Hampshire.
NASA clarified that the fireball was not part of an active meteor shower, emphasizing it was “a natural object rather than space debris or a satellite re-entry.”
The Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency reported receiving accounts of “thuds” and ground shaking in the eastern region. However, they stated they were unaware of any emergency calls to local police or fire departments regarding this incident.
According to the United States Geological Survey, the event was categorized as “a sonic boom resulting from the observed fireball that was widely experienced.”
“Unlike earthquakes that strike in specific locations, sonic booms occur along a linear path through the atmosphere,” the research report indicates.
The USGS confirmed that there were no recorded earthquakes or ground impact.
Source: www.nbcnews.com