First-ever footage of meteorite strike captured: Watch and hear how a celestial explosion feels
meteorite strike. A home security camera on Prince Edward Island, Canada, may have captured the first-ever footage and sound of meteorite fragments hitting the Earth, according to NPR. The event occurred in July 2024, when Joe Velaidum and his partner, Laura Kelly, discovered their walkway littered with stones. They discovered their walkway covered in debris after hearing a loud noise.
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Unexpected discovery during a routine walk
Velaidum shared with NPR, «We were startled to find the walkway littered with debris. Stones everywhere. They were scattered everywhere. And at first, we had no idea what caused it.» Initially, he suspected the debris might have fallen from the roof, describing the material as grey and dusty. However, Kelly’s parents, who live nearby, mentioned hearing a loud noise resembling an explosion.
Meteorite confirmed by security footage
The suggestion of a meteorite strike prompted Velaidum to review footage from his home security camera. The video confirmed their suspicions, showing the meteorite’s descent and the moment of impact. The footage includes the sound of the meteorite hitting the ground, a rare phenomenon in scientific documentation.
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