NASA Says Giant Meteor Crashed in Southern Texas After Residents Report Loud Explosion

NASA Says Giant Meteor Crashed in Southern Texas After Residents Report Loud Explosion
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Katabella Roberts
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A giant meteor weighing 1,000 pounds crashed into Southern Texas on Feb. 15 shortly after locals reported hearing a large explosion and something falling out of the sky, officials have said.

The meteor was about two feet in diameter and broke into tiny pieces after burning up just before hitting the earth on Wednesday evening, according to a preliminary report by NASA.
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