Video: Sonic Boom Echoes as Meteor Explodes Over Massachusetts

Residents in the region were treated to a dramatic display on May 30 when a meteor detonated off the Massachusetts coastline, generating a powerful sonic boom. According to NASA, the energy released during the breakup was comparable to 300 tons of TNT.

While most space debris disintegrates safely within the atmosphere, larger objects sometimes persist long enough to produce striking fireballs and loud shock waves that capture public interest.

CBS News, the American partner of the BBC, shared a NASA statement clarifying the event’s specifics: "The meteor appears to have fragmented at an altitude of 40 miles over northeastern Massachusetts and southeastern New Hampshire." The agency confirmed that the remaining debris ultimately settled in Cape Cod Bay. Fortunately, there have been no reports of injuries resulting from the incident.

Source: BBC News Generated at: 2026-06-01 14:56:37 UTC