WATCH: Massive meteor boom heard across several states

A six-foot-wide, seven-ton meteor traveled 34 miles through the upper atmosphere before breaking apart over Medina County in Ohio, creating a boom heard across multiple states, according to NASA. The space rock's disintegration released significant energy, producing a sonic boom powerful enough to be detected across a wide geographic area. Meteor events of this magnitude are relatively rare near populated areas, making the sighting and sound noteworthy for residents across several states. NASA's detection and tracking of the meteor provided precise data on the object's size, trajectory, and point of disintegration. Such events help scientists better understand near-Earth objects and improve early-warning systems for potentially hazardous asteroids.