7-ton meteor identified
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7-ton meteor seen across sky in some Northeast states
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A meteor explosion over Northeast Ohio dazzled residents and scattered fragments, sparking a hunt for meteorite pieces in Medina County.
A fiery streak across the sky and a loud boom greeted many residents of northeast Ohio on the morning of March 17. The rare celestial spectacle, which took place a little before 9 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, was caused by a six-foot-wide, seven-ton space rock that was traveling at roughly 40,000 miles per hour, according to NASA.
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Meteor explosion in Cleveland, Ohio covers 30-mile radius leaving houses shaking
The National Weather Service in Cleveland shared imagery of what caused the huge boom on Tuesday morning.
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NASA confirms meteor explosion over Ohio after sonic boom reports
A rare and dramatic daytime meteor explosion has captured global attention, sending shockwaves through northern Ohio and reaching the heights of space. As residents reported hearing a powerful sonic boom and feeling their homes shake,
A meteor likely exploded over Ohio March 17, creating a boom that rattled houses. How many have hit Ohio? Here's what to know.
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