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sonic boom
Coverage of sonic boom in the Nexus archive.
- Watch: Moment a meteor creates sonic boom over Massachusetts
A meteor created a sonic boom over Massachusetts, releasing energy equivalent to about 300 tons of TNT upon breakup, according to NASA.
- NASA’s X-59 is about to break the sound barrier for the first time
NASA’s X-59 jet is set to break the sound barrier for the first time, aiming to reach Mach 1.6 at 60,000 feet. The aircraft is designed to replace the sonic boom with a quieter 'thump' to enable supersonic passenger travel over populated areas.
- Meteor explodes over United States, triggering sonic boom
A meteor exploded over Massachusetts, USA, causing a sonic boom and shaking buildings in the area. The incident was reported by several individuals who experienced structural vibrations.
- Mysterious sonic boom rattles homes and panics thousands in several US states
A mysterious sonic boom caused homes to rattle and panicked thousands across several US states. The event's origin remains unexplained.