Meteor Causes Shaking and Loud Booms Over NYC and NJ
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A loud boom heard in parts of New Jersey and New York City was likely caused by a meteor fireball flying about 49 miles above Upper Bay near Jersey City, traveling at 34,000 miles per hour, and disintegrating 29 miles above Midtown Manhattan. NASA's Meteoroid Environments Office confirmed the event, while the US Geological Survey found no evidence of an earthquake. No meteorites were produced, and there were no reported impacts to the city.
- Fireball meteor likely flew over New York City, NASA says The Hill
- Is That a Meteor Over Manhattan? New Yorkers Glance Up, Then Shrug. The New York Times
- Meteor may be responsible for loud boom heard in Staten Island, Brooklyn and Queens WABC-TV
- Could fireball be source of shaking and loud boom experienced in NJ? NorthJersey.com
- Meteor soared over Statue of Liberty at 34,000 mph, burned up above Manhattan as NYers report shaking: NASA New York Post
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