Anytime there is suspicious activity in the sky, the first thing many are going to think is aliens. Last week, some in Texas were thinking exactly that after hearing a mysterious boom and spotting a fireball in the sky. While many were hoping to hear of an alien visit, NASA recently confirmed it was from a 1,000 pound meteor that crashed into Texas last week.
On Wednesday, a 1,000 pound meteor that was about 2 feet wide landed in McAllen, Texas causing an earthquake-like shake. Experts believe the meteor broke into several pieces before crashing on Earth. “Meteorites cool rapidly and generally are not a risk to the public," said NASA.
According to Fox 4 News, the United States experiences about one to two meteoroids each year, but they usually break into meteorites before hitting the ground. "The meteor seen in the skies above McAllen is a reminder of the need for NASA and other organizations to increase our understanding and protection of Earth,” said NASA. At least the meteor knew the best landing spot possible was right here in Texas.
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