That ‘Earthquake’ in South Carolina Was Actually a Meteor Sonic Boom
South Carolina residents reported an earthquake, but it was actually a meteor sonic boom. Here’s how experts tell them apart and what it means for 2026.
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Daytime Meteor Explodes Over Cape Cod Bay, Drops Meteorite
A daytime bolide exploded over Cape Cod Bay, Massachusetts, producing a sonic boom and a confirmed meteorite fall. NASA and eyewitnesses weigh in.
Meteor Explodes Over US, Sonic Boom Rattles Three States
A 1.5-meter-wide meteor exploded over Pennsylvania, generating a sonic boom felt across three states. Scientists explain airburst physics and what it means for public safety.