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Meteorite Sonic Boom Shakes Ohio Homes
17 Mar
Summary
- A loud boom was heard across Northeast Ohio on March 17.
- The sound may have been a sonic boom from a meteorite.
- No injuries were reported from the event.
Residents across Northeast Ohio experienced a significant loud boom on the morning of March 17. The sound, reported around 9 a.m., was powerful enough to rattle windows and startle residents, pets, and workers alike, with some Medina County residents noting it was heard over industrial machinery.
Meteorologists and the National Weather Service suggest the boom was likely a sonic boom caused by a meteor entering Earth's atmosphere. A similar event, including a fireball in the sky, was also observed and reported in Western Pennsylvania. Meteors often burn up and break apart during entry, with sonic booms occurring when objects exceed the speed of sound.
No injuries have been reported in connection with the loud boom. The event was felt across multiple communities in Northeast Ohio and Western Pennsylvania.
