Meteorite Fragments Over New England, Lands in Cape Cod Bay
A meteorite broke apart over northeast Massachusetts and southeast New Hampshire on Saturday afternoon. The fragments fell into Cape Cod Bay, producing a sonic boom and shaking reported across multiple states.
interestingengineering.comm. on Saturday roughly 40 miles above northeast Massachusetts and southeast New Hampshire. The breakup released energy equivalent to about 300 tons of TNT and produced a double sonic boom heard from Delaware to Montreal. The fragments fell into the middle of Cape Cod Bay in about 100 feet of water.
NASA described the event as a "fishy squisher" and noted that most meteorites are strongly attracted to a magnet.
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Geological Survey recorded the shaking through its National Earthquake Information Center after receiving a spike in public reports. NASA posted details of the breakup and energy release on social media. Officials said the meteorite pieces lie within reach of a 100-foot rope dangled from a boat, creating a potential recovery opportunity for anyone with basic equipment.
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