NASA says the elephant-sized meteor that landed on New England is totally normal
NASA confirmed that a loud boom heard across New England was caused by an elephant-sized meteor entering the atmosphere at high speed. The agency noted that such events are common but rarely witnessed by populated areas.
Why it matters
Scientific clarification of natural phenomena helps prevent public panic and misinformation during unusual environmental events.
When the double boom rang out in New England over the weekend, shaking homes and sending pets fleeing, questions started flooding social media.
The article provides factual scientific information from a government agency.
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