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July 31st, 2009 
admin Something happened near the Ottawa River on Monday that is leading authorities and resident witnesses to believe a meteorite might have crached down some near the Ottawa River. It’s possible if it was in fact a meteor fireball that was heard that it might have fallen into the river.
one witness described hearing a “whistling sound” preceded by a “loud bang”. This is consistant with a meteoroid passing through the atmosphere either exploding or creating a sonic boom. The loud bang could have been from a meteoroid, which flying faster than the speed of sound would have created a sonic boom that could be heard quite some distance away. The whistling sound is also a good indicator (though not conclusive) of the meteoric orgin of the phenomena witnessed.
When a meteoroid enters our atmosphere it might break apart depending on it’s composition (typically iron or stone). It’s been reported by many witnesses close to areas where a meteorite falls that they hear a whistling or whooshing sound as the space rock(s)fly through the air overhead.
This could be an explanation to the sound heard by this witness. Though this is speculation at this point, the report if accurate does in fact describe key clues to the supporting of the meteor fireball theory.
We’ll just have to wait and see…
If this was a meteorite and it fell in the river, then about the only way to recover it is by scuba or dragging a large magnet across the river bottom. Since most meteorites contain iron it’s possible a VERY powerful magnet might be able to pick up a piece or two of a meteorite if one is there. What is needed now are more witnesses.
If you have information about this event please contact us or your local news station, or university. It’s possible there are in fact meteorites on the ground from this event.
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