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Meteor Explodes Off Massachusetts Coast, Producing Sonic Boom
A meteor exploded off the coast of Massachusetts on May 30, 2026, causing a loud boom heard throughout the state. NASA reported that the energy released was equivalent to about 300 tons of TNT. Preliminary reports indicated that the meteor fragmented at an altitude of 40 miles, and while it likely landed in the ocean, eyewitness accounts will aid scientists in studying the event.
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A meteor exploded off the coast of Massachusetts on May 30, 2026, causing a loud boom heard throughout the state. NASA reported that the energy released was equivalent to about 300 tons of TNT. Preliminary reports indicated that the meteor fragmented at an altitude of 40 miles, and while it likely landed in the ocean, eyewitness accounts will aid scientists in studying the event.
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