A possible meteorite reportedly crashed into a Houston-area home, tearing through the roof and prompting an official investigation and safety checks. That incident, together with the Boston boom and other recent fireballs, shows that meteors can produce loud sonic booms and, in rare cases, cause property damage. Authorities are treating recovered objects cautiously and emphasize organized reporting and verification to confirm origins and assess hazards.
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