The loud boom heard in western PA and Ohio on March 17 — what was it?

A loud boom heard across western Pennsylvania and Ohio on March 17 was possibly a meteor in the atmosphere. Meteorologists ...

7-ton meteor identified as likely cause of boom heard across Ohio

Some residents immediately feared the sound was an explosion, according to CBS affiliate WOIO, but weather service officials say it appears to have been a meteor.

Reports of 'fireball' across Ohio, Pennsylvania. Here's what it likely was

Reports of 'fireball' across Ohio, Pennsylvania. Here's what it likely was ...
WLWT

Lightning strike sparks house fire in Oakley, leaving family displaced

A family in Oakley was left without a home after lightning struck their house Wednesday night.It took place on Drake Avenue just before 10 p.m., according to firefighters.Fire officials said the ...

Where (and how frequently) does lightning strike in the US? We explain

As spring approaches, we can expect more severe storms, which can bring deadly lightning strikes. While summer is the busiest ...
Santa Rosa Press Democrat

Lightning strikes giant redwood tree in Sebastopol, shattering it to pieces

Lea el artículo en español aquí. Lightning struck a giant redwood tree during Thursday’s rainstorm, shattering it to pieces just feet in front of Michael Valdovinos’ home. Just before 8 a.m., ...