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NASA meteorite nicknamed 'fishy squisher'

Created at 1 Jun · 7:06 PM6 sources↑ Market-relevant5 events
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NASA has nicknamed a fallen meteorite 'fishy squisher' due to its likely landing spot in a bay. The meteorite caused an explosion equivalent to 300 tons of TNT over Cape Cod.

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300 tonsTNT equivalent explosion

Who's Involved

NASA
nicknamed a fallen meteorite 'fishy squisher'

↳ Why This Matters

The nickname 'fishy squisher' for the meteorite highlights the unusual circumstances of its potential landing in a bay. This event follows a previous report of a meteorite causing a sonic boom over Cape Cod, with NASA suggesting it might have magnetic properties and could have landed in the bay.

Key facts

  • NASA nicknamed a fallen meteorite 'fishy squisher'.
  • The nickname is due to the meteorite's likely landing spot in a bay.
  • The meteorite caused an explosion equivalent to 300 tons of TNT.
  • The meteorite fell into Cape Cod Bay.

The nickname 'fishy squisher' for the meteorite highlights the unusual circumstances of its potential landing in a bay. This event follows a previous report of a meteorite causing a sonic boom over Cape Cod, with NASA suggesting it might have magnetic properties and could have landed in the bay.

Frequently asked questions

NASA nicknamed the meteorite 'fishy squisher' because it likely landed in a bay.

No, NASA has not disclosed the exact location where the meteorite was found.

The meteorite's atmospheric entry caused an explosion equivalent to 300 tons of TNT.

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How It Developed

2 Jun · 12:21 AM
A new article states the meteorite that caused a double boom over New England was as heavy as an elephant.
The Independent via PiQSuite
1 Jun · 9:04 PM
NASA has nicknamed the meteorite a 'fishy squisher' due to its likely landing location in the bay.
The Independent | News via PiQSuite
1 Jun · 8:36 PM
The article clarifies that NASA initially believed the meteorite landed in Cape Cod Bay, but the actual impact site was later found.
The Independent | News via PiQSuite
1 Jun · 6:59 PM
The article restates that a meteorite likely landed in the bay, potentially recoverable due to magnetic properties.
The Independent via PiQSuite
1 Jun · 6:53 PM
A meteorite that caused a sonic boom over Cape Cod may have landed in Cape Cod Bay, according to NASA.
The Independent via PiQSuite

Sources

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'Meteorite' that caused a boom over Cape Cod may have landed in the bay, NASA saysm.piqsuite.com
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Meteorite that caused a boom over Cape Cod may have landed in the bay, NASA saysm.piqsuite.com
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NASA dubs falling meteorite a 'fishy squisher' due to where it likely landedm.piqsuite.com
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NASA dubbed falling meteorite 'fishy squisher' after believing it fell into Cape Cod Baym.piqsuite.com
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Meteor as heavy as an elephant causes widespread speculation across New Englandm.piqsuite.com
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Meteorite that rattled New England with explosion 'equivalent to 300 tons of TNT' landed in Cape Cod baym.piqsuite.com

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