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'Fireball Meteor' That Caused Earthquake Spotted In Illinois
The United States Geological Survey confirmed the meteor that caused an earthquake in Michigan and could be seen from Illinois.
A meteor that caused an earthquake in southeast Michigan and was seen by numerous people in the Chicago area was confirmed by the United States Geological Survey. It happened just after 7 p.m. Tuesday, and some people in Illinois and throughout the Midwest captured the meteor on camera.
The meteor caused a magnitude 2 earthquake in Michigan, according to the USGS. The apparent "meteor re-entry" was accompanied by a loud noise as well as a very bright flash of light.
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Sightings prompted more than 200 people to contact the American Meteor Society, according to ABC Chicago. In addition to Illinois and Michigan, sightings were reported in Wisconsin, Ohio, Indiana, Iowa and as far away as Pennsylvania.
DID YOU SEE IT? People from Chicago to Michigan saw a meteor tonight. Check out these videos! https://t.co/XyHuSA0tyZ pic.twitter.com/RP3fo7AXb1
— FOX 32 News (@fox32news) January 17, 2018
Got video of the #meteor on my security camera. It got really bright!! pic.twitter.com/e9mDSce6cy
— Brad M (@brad_manor) January 17, 2018
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