Houston, did you hear the sonic BOOM? A meteor is the culprit!
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Key Points:
- A meteor flew over Harris County, Texas, around 4:45 pm on Saturday, creating a loud sonic boom reported by multiple viewers and sky watchers.
- The meteor disintegrated in the atmosphere, releasing energy equivalent to 26 tons of TNT, causing a pressure wave that was both heard and felt on the ground.
- The event was captured on video by residents in Katy and East Bernard, and detected by the GOES East 19 Satellite's lightning detector as a green flash.
- Waller County residents also experienced the boom, with the county judge reporting the explosion caused his house to shake and startled a family member.
- Authorities and media are encouraging the public to share photos, videos, and experiences related to the
