NASA: Houston 'booms' caused by meteor
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After a seven-ton fireball exploded above the Cleveland area, a group of meteorite hunters descended too, in the name of science — and possibly cash.
There are multiple reports about an explosion in the sky in north Houston that NASA says was a meteor that landed in southeast Texas. According to NASA, a bright fireball was seen
"There's a hole in the ceiling, big dent in the floor, another little piece in the ceiling, and a big rock on the floor, and it just scared me to death," the woman said.
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On March 21,2026 a meteor fireball streaked over Houston, causing sonic booms and shakes across southeast Texas. NASA confirms the 1-ton rock exploded with 26 tons of TNT energy. Meanwhile, we're tracking the chance for record-breaking heat.
NASA confirmed a fireball meteor exploded over Ohio on March 17, with meteorites possibly hitting Medina County. Didn't see it? Check out the videos.
A loud boom echoed across Texas on Saturday, March 21. Residents initially feared an explosion. Officials confirmed the sound was from a meteor. NASA stated the object broke apart mid-air. This fragmentation created a pressure wave causing the booms heard.
Houston residents reported a mysterious boom that sounded like a large blast happening nearby, while several people claimed that they saw fireballs li.