Force Equal To 300 Tons Of TNT: Meteor Explodes Over U.S., Shaking Homes Across Multiple State
NASA says a meteor traveling at approximately 120,000 kilometers per hour entered Earth’s atmosphere before exploding high above Massachusetts and New Hampshire, triggering a powerful shockwave that was felt across multiple parts of the northeastern United States.
The airburst generated an energy release equivalent to roughly 300 tons of TNT, producing a loud boom and ground vibrations that residents reported feeling in several communities.
Witnesses described hearing a sudden explosion-like sound while others reported rattling windows and shaking buildings as the meteor disintegrated in the atmosphere.
Officials said the object broke apart before reaching the ground, preventing a direct impact. No injuries or significant damage have been reported.
The event highlights the tremendous energy that even relatively small space objects can release when entering Earth’s atmosphere at extreme speeds.
An abnormal situation briefly unfolded over the northeastern United States.