7-ton meteor streaks across the sky over multiple states, causing loud boom

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CBS NewsBMar 18, 12:18 AM

7-ton meteor streaks across the sky over multiple states, causing loud boom

An asteroid weighing about 7 tons and traveling at 45,000 miles per hour zoomed over multiple states and lit up the sky, causing a loud boom that some residents mistook for an explosion. Mark Strassma

The GuardianAMar 18, 1:38 AM

Meteor over Ohio causes large boom heard as far away as Pennsylvania

Nasa spokesperson says meteor was traveling at 45,000mph but no reports of debris found A meteor over Ohio caused a large boom that jolted people as far away as Pennsylvania on Tuesday morning, Nasa h

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The HillBMar 17, 4:50 PM

NASA confirms ‘boom’ in Ohio was 17,000-pound meteor

NASA has confirmed that a loud "boom" reported across Northeast Ohio on Tuesday morning was a meteor.

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Washington TimesCMar 17, 10:15 PM

Seven-ton meteor that fell from the Cleveland sky could be seen several states away

A 7-ton meteor that sped across the Cleveland sky at 45,000 miles (72,420 kilometers) per hour on Tuesday before breaking apart in a thunderous boom startled residents who feared an explosion.

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