Possible Meteor Explosion Reported in Boston Area
Loud Boom Likely Caused by Meteor
Residents in the Boston region experienced a loud explosion-like sound, which preliminary investigations suggest may have been due to a meteor entering the Earth's atmosphere. On Saturday, numerous individuals across Massachusetts reported hearing a significant boom, leading to speculation about an explosion. However, initial assessments indicate that the noise could have originated from a large bolide—a bright meteor that produces a shockwave as it descends through the atmosphere. The GOES-19 weather satellite detected a notable flash coinciding with the reports, which does not seem to correlate with any thunderstorm activity, further supporting the meteor theory.
Reports of an explosion heard across the Boston area were likely caused by a large bolide (meteor) entering the atmosphere. A significant flash was detected by the GOES-19 satellite and does not appear to be associated with thunderstorm activity. pic.twitter.com/qWfq2yC80i https://t.co/a9wkwap78X
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Local officials have yet to verify the source of the sound, leaving open the possibility of an industrial accident, military exercise, or another occurrence. A video has surfaced capturing the moment the boom was heard over Boston. According to reports from a local media outlet, viewers shared their experiences, with one from Melrose stating, "the entire house shook, much louder than a transformer explosion and definitely not an earthquake." Another resident from Wellesley mentioned hearing what resembled an explosion about ten minutes prior. A Newtonville resident added, "It startled my dog and made me think a large tree had fallen due to the wind." This is a Breaking Story and will be updated soon