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In a remarkable incident in Texas, a doorbell camera captured the moment a half-ton meteor created a sonic boom [541e3bf5]. The footage shows birds being startled by the boom, which occurs when an object travels faster than the speed of sound [541e3bf5]. NASA has confirmed that the object was a meteor weighing almost 454 kg, which broke apart as it entered the Earth's atmosphere and crashed near McAllen, Texas [541e3bf5]. The incident highlights the need for increased understanding and protection of Earth, according to NASA [541e3bf5].
On May 10, 2024, a doorbell camera in Texas recorded the moment a half-ton meteor created a sonic boom [541e3bf5]. The footage shows birds being startled by the loud noise, which is produced when an object travels faster than the speed of sound [541e3bf5]. NASA has confirmed that the object was a meteor weighing nearly 454 kg, and it broke apart as it entered the Earth's atmosphere [541e3bf5]. The meteor crashed near McAllen, Texas [541e3bf5]. NASA assured the public that there was little risk to their safety, as meteorites slow down and break into small fragments before hitting the ground [541e3bf5]. The incident serves as a reminder of the importance of understanding and protecting our planet [541e3bf5].