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‘Fireball’ in the sky seen across metro Atlanta
ATLANTA — Channel 2 Action News is receiving reports of a “fireball” falling from the sky Thursday afternoon. Several viewers ...
Rare 'bolide' fireball falls from sky, sightings reported across metro Atlanta and broader Southeast
Sightings have come from Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina and Tennessee. The National Weather Service station in ...
A Meteorite May Have Hit a Home in Georgia. Would Insurance Cover the Damage?
In a rare event, a meteorite may have crashed through the roof of a Georgia homeowner. Here’s what home insurance would cover ...
Tellus Science Museum astronomer discusses meteorite landing in metro Atlanta
Channel 2 Action News spoke with Karisa Zdanky, an astronomer at the Tellus Science museum, who said the meteorite was ...
NASA confirms meteor streaked across Southeast sky, allegedly crashing through a house
The National Weather Service said fireballs were spotted across the Southeast, including Charleston, South Carolina, a day ...
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Meteor over Georgia delights, intrigues scientists, space lovers
Meteor spotted over Georgia, Southeast, reports say “It’s like a miniature gold rush,” he said of the quest to find meteorites. “It’s worth more ...
Fireball streaks across Atlanta sky, rattles homes
The bright flash and a thunderous boom startled Georgia residents, prompting 911 calls – the fireball could also be seen in ...
Meteorite hunters searching for fragments in Henry County
HENRY COUNTY, Ga. — After a suspected meteor fell in metro Atlanta on Thursday afternoon, people in the area are hoping to ...