Possible meteor/bolide atmospheric entry east of Boston
A possible meteor or bolide was reported to have entered the atmosphere east of Boston, causing a loud boom or explosion. The incident was detected by a flash density product, which showed an anomalous flash characteristic of a bolide or meteor reentry. The event was discussed on social media, with many people responding to and sharing the information.
- ▪A possible meteor or bolide entered the atmosphere east of Boston.
- ▪The incident caused a loud boom or explosion.
- ▪The event was detected by a flash density product.
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Nick Stewart@NStewWXReplying to @NStewWXThe flash density product really shows this anomalous "flash" which is pretty distinctive of a bolide/meteor reentry. east of Boston. This is the likely source of the loud boom/explosion.00:006:37 PM · May 30, 20261.2MViews:host{display:inline-block;direction:ltr;white-space:nowrap;line-height:var(--number-flow-char-height, 1em) !important}span{display:inline-block}:host([data-will-change]) span{will-change:transform}.number,.digit{padding:round(nearest, calc(var(--number-flow-mask-height, 0.25em) / 2), 1px) 0}.symbol{white-space:pre}93number-flow-react > span{font-kerning:none;display:inline-block;line-height:var(--number-flow-char-height, 1em) !important;padding:calc(round(nearest, calc(var(--number-flow-mask-height, 0.25em) / 2), 1px) * 2)…
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