Meteor Air Burst Rattles New England, Mistaken for Earthquake
By
Brandon Holloman
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Summary
On May 30th, a meteor entered the atmosphere over New England, causing two consecutive explosions heard across Massachusetts and New Hampshire. The meteor underwent an air burst explosion at 31 miles altitude, producing shock waves that rattled buildings and were initially mistaken for an earthquake by local residents.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledThe source was actually a meteor—a rock falling from outer space.
Once it descended to an altitude of 31 miles above sea level, the meteor underwent an air burst explosion, causing the sound heard and the shock wave felt.
People throughout the area assumed it was an earthquake they were feeling and reported it as such.
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