NASA confirms fireball meteor exploded over northeastern US with force of 230 tons of TNT
NASA confirmed that a 5-foot-wide fireball meteor exploded over the northeastern United States with the energy equivalent of 230 tons of TNT. The event caused a sonic boom and scattered debris, though no injuries or property damage were reported.
Why it matters
This event highlights the frequency of small-scale space rock impacts and the effectiveness of atmospheric monitoring systems.
NASA shared an initial analysis of a 5-foot-wide fireball meteor that exploded in the sky over the northeastern U.S. on Saturday, May 30.
The report is based on scientific data provided by NASA and NOAA.
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