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Meteor Explodes Near Boston: 'Bigger Than a Normal Fireball'

A meteor that exploded Saturday afternoon near Boston shook buildings and scared locals after a loud boom was heard at about 2:30 p.m.

Meteor Explodes Near Boston: 'Bigger Than a Normal Fireball'

TL;DR

  • A 3-feet-wide meteor exploded near Boston on Saturday afternoon.
  • The event caused a loud 'double boom' and ground shaking across New England.
  • The U.S. Geological Survey confirmed the event was not an earthquake.
  • NASA reported the fireball traveled at up to 75,000 mph and exploded 40 miles north of the MA-NH border.

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