Meteor explodes over US, booms like 300 tonnes TNT
By The BriefBrief
NASA said a meteor broke up over northeastern Massachusetts and southeastern New Hampshire on May 30, releasing energy equivalent to 300 tonnes of TNT.
WHO:NASA deputy news chief Jennifer Dooren
WHAT:A meteor crashed toward Earth and exploded, breaking up and producing loud booms.
WHEN:May 30, 2026 at 8:34 PM ET
WHERE:Northeastern Massachusetts and southeastern New Hampshire, USA
WHY:The meteor broke up at an altitude of 64 km, releasing energy estimated at about 300 tonnes of TNT and causing the loud booms.
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