
The American Meteor Society said a boom heard by residents in multiple states Saturday afternoon was a 3-foot wide meteor entering the atmosphere near the Massachusetts and New Hampshire border. Videos of the double boom were posted on social media. Reports of an explosion from people across New England on Saturday afternoon sent police agencies and others scrambling to understand what caused a double boom that shook buildings in Massachusetts and Rhode Island.
Main Idea: The American Meteor Society said a meteor caused a loud double boom and reports of shaking across parts of New England and nearby areas.
Key Points:
The meteor caused loud booms and shaking reports that may alarm residents, disrupt work, and trigger emergency calls before the cause is known.
NASA and the American Meteor Society quickly identified the event, which can reduce confusion and help people avoid wasting time on false earthquake or explosion fears.
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Central organization providing the meteor explanation and collecting sighting reports.
Named American Meteor Society program monitor quoted as a key authority on the event.
NASA spokesperson quoted explaining the meteor’s estimated energy and breakup.
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