Meteor Fireball Soars Over Statue of Liberty

Meteor Fireball Soars Over Statue of Liberty at 34,000 MPH: Did It Cause the Loud Mystery Boom in NJ and NYC?

Witnesses observed a bright flash of light streaking across the sky above the Statue of Liberty, followed by a mild ground tremor.

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Meteor's entry into Earth's atmosphere was at an a speed of 34,000 miles per hour. This rapid descent culminated in a dramatic explosion 29 miles above Midtown Manhattan.

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