Meteor sighting and impact recorded in Ohio and Pennsylvania
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A seven-ton meteor exploded over Ohio on March 18, 2026, releasing energy equivalent to about 250 tons of TNT and creating an impact crater near Olmstead Falls. The explosion caused shaking felt by residents in Ohio and Pennsylvania, raising local safety concerns and scientific interest. A bus stop camera in Olmstead Falls captured dramatic footage of the meteor's passage.
Reported Facts
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- •The meteor weighed approximately seven tons before exploding over Ohio.
- •The explosion released energy estimated at around 250 tons of TNT.
- •An impact crater formed near Olmstead Falls, Ohio, where the meteor landed.
- •Residents in Ohio and Pennsylvania reported feeling shaking from the explosion.
- •A bus stop camera in Olmstead Falls recorded video footage of the meteor.
What Could Happen If...
- ▸If local authorities increase emergency preparedness for meteor events communities in Ohio and Pennsylvania could improve response times and reduce potential harm from future meteor incidents
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RURBC (RU)Над штатом Огайо взорвался семитонный метеорит. ВидеоRUTASS (EN)Meteor releases energy of around 250 tons of TNT over Ohio — TV reportCNChannel News AsiaLikely meteor rattled residents in Ohio, PennsylvaniaREGIONALHindustan Times - WorldOhio meteor: Olmstead Falls bus stop camera captures dramatic footage; details on impact crater