Event Brief
Massive Meteor Boom Heard Across Several States
Filed: Mar 18, 2026 at 6:26 PM ET
Summary: A six-foot wide, seven-ton space rock disintegrated over Medina County, Ohio, creating a loud boom heard across multiple states.
WHO: NASA
WHAT: Meteor disintegration
WHEN: Mar 18, 2026 at 9:45 AM ET
WHERE: Medina County
WHY: The meteor traveled through the upper atmosphere before disintegrating.
ℹ️ This event is analyzed using pattern arcs, velocity indicators, and source analysis in our MI Console.
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