1. Why Georgia, South Carolina and Tennessee locals saw a fireball in the sky today; here's what's behind the mystery
A mysterious flaming object blazing through the skies over the southern US has left residents stunned and searching for answers. Witnesses from South Carolina, Tennessee, and Georgia reported seeing a "giant ball of fire" hurtling across the sky, with no reported impact, explosion, or fire on the ground, fueling speculation and concern across multiple states, as reported by the Daily Mail.
Witnesses across South Carolina, Tennessee, and Georgia describe a giant fireball in the sky.(Representative Image: Unsplash )
However, according to 13wmaz, these fiery sightings are often attributed to “fireballs,” which are bright meteors or small asteroids that enter Earth's atmosphere at high speed. As they encounter intense friction, most break apart before reaching the ground, creating dramatic streaks of light visible from miles away.
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