NASA dubs falling meteorite a ‘fishy squisher’ due to where it likely landed

• A meteorite caused a massive boom over Cape Cod on Saturday afternoon, with NASA estimating the energy released was equivalent to 300 tons of TNT.
• NASA believes the space rock, which fragmented 40 miles over New England, landed in the middle of Cape Cod Bay, dubbing the event a “fishy squisher.”
• The impact generated widespread reports from Delaware to Montreal of loud booms, shaking, and even sightings of a fireball.
• The meteorite is a natural object, not space debris, and is potentially recoverable due to its magnetic properties and location in 100 feet of water.
• Residents described their homes shaking and feeling like doors were slamming, highlighting the significant shockwave from the event.

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Meteorite that caused a boom over Cape Cod may have landed in the bay, NASA says