Ohio, meteor and boom
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NASA confirmed a loud boom heard across Northeast Ohio was a meteor that entered the atmosphere. The meteor was nearly 6 feet in diameter, weighed about 7 tons, and traveled at 45,000 mph. Residents in multiple communities reported the boom was powerful enough to shake windows and startle pets.
Discover what caused the loud boom that startled residents and rattled buildings across Cleveland and Northeast Ohio. Authorities confirm a meteor's sonic boom was the likely source, as supported by satellite data and eyewitness accounts of a bright fireball.