Meteor Causes Loud Boom and Shaking in NYC and NJ
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A loud boom heard in Staten Island, Brooklyn, Queens, and parts of New Jersey was likely caused by a meteor that entered the atmosphere and disintegrated above New York City. NASA confirmed the meteor passed over the Statue of Liberty before fragmenting above midtown Manhattan. No damage or injuries were reported, and the USGS found no evidence of an earthquake despite reports of shaking.
- Meteor may be responsible for loud boom heard in Staten Island, Brooklyn and Queens WABC-TV
- Daylight fireball meteor may have rattled parts of New York City and New Jersey, NASA says ABC News
- Meteor likely passed over Statue of Liberty Tuesday, disintegrating high above Midtown: NASA NBC New York
- Meteor? Earthquake? Uncovering why NJ, NYC felt shaking today FOX 5 New York
- Reports of shaking or boom in North Jersey causes social media stir. What happened? Yahoo! Voices
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