Loud boom heard in Boston likely exploding meteor above ocean - WBUR
Residents across Greater Boston reported hearing a loud boom and feeling shaking on a Saturday afternoon. Meteorologists suggest the event was likely a bolide, a meteor that explodes in the atmosphere, though official confirmation from NASA is still pending.
Why it matters
The event highlights the public interest in unexplained atmospheric phenomena and the challenges of verifying space-related events without physical debris.
Loud boom heard in Boston likely exploding meteor above ocean | WBUR News
The article relies on expert quotes and maintains a neutral, reporting-focused tone without sensationalizing the event.
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