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Old 13-08-2015, 01:28 AM
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Perseid believed to be responsible for sonic boom in Tamworth

In an article in today's Sydney Morning Herald, Kate Aubusson and Ross Tyson report that -

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Originally Posted by Kate Aubusson and Ross Tyson, Sydney Moring Herald

At about 1.30am on Wednesday, Tamworth locals were given the rudest of awakenings when an explosion rattled windows and shook foundations.

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Tamworth taxi driver Ryan Newberry said he witnessed a "shooting star" while driving in the South Tamworth area.

"The main part of what I saw was white/gold with a green tail and the bits falling off the tail were orange," he said.

A fireball's sonic boom might not hit for several minutes after the initial bright white flash, catching those on the ground unawares.
Story here http://www.smh.com.au/technology/sci...12-gixwdz.html
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