Meteorite Explosion Over Ohio Draws Hunters to Medina County
A suspected meteor exploded over Cleveland, Ohio, producing a bright fireball visible across multiple states and generating a sonic boom felt by residents. The meteor, estimated to weigh 7 tons and traveling at 45,000 mph, disintegrated over Northeast Ohio without causing injuries.
Following the explosion, meteorite hunters gathered in Medina County and surrounding areas to search for fragments of the meteor. The event attracted significant attention due to the rare daytime fireball and the potential recovery of meteorite pieces from the 7-ton meteoroid that exploded over Valley City, Ohio.
Actores
American Meteor Society
National Weather Service
Residents of Cleveland
Ubicaciones
Cleveland
