Michigan meteor sighting: What exactly is a bolide? Where did debris land?

DETROIT – The United States Geological Survey confirmed Tuesday that a meteor was sighted over Metro Detroit and caused a magnitude 2.0 earthquake, according to the National Weather Service.

The likely cause was a bolide: A bolide is a special type of fireball which explodes in a bright terminal flash at its end, often with visible fragmentation.

Meteor triggers earthquake in Michigan: Here's everything we know

Brandon Roux explained what it all means and where debris probably landed


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Ken Haddad has been with Local 4/ClickOnDetroit since 2013. He helps lead news coverage and content across broadcast and digital platforms. He's from the Metro Detroit area, and loves covering important news (and sports) in his hometown.