A meteor that exploded in the skies above the Russian city of Chelyabinsk alarmed villagers last Friday morning.
As the meteor burned up in the Earth's atmosphere, it sent down a shockwave that broke thousands of windows and knocked out power. More than 1,000 people were injured, mostly from hurtling pieces of glass.
Scientists say it was impossible to detect the meteor because it came out of the daytime sky and telescopes can only see asteroids during the night.
Officials have estimated the damage at more than $33 million.
A number of reporters were on the ground in the aftermath of the once-in-a-hundred-year event. They documented resident's reactions to the giant fireball and cleanup efforts.
The meteor, the largest reported since one hit Tunguska, Siberia 1908, exploded over the Russian city of Chelyabinsk on Friday morning, Feb. 15, in that region.
It's trail was visible for about 30 seconds as it streaked through the atmosphere before it exploded in the air.
Villagers say they heard an enormous boom. This woman told "The New York Times"' Andrew E. Kramer that it sounded like bombs outside.
Source: The New York Times
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