Albuquerque: Mystery Meteorite Crashes into Backyard, Startling Residents

Albuquerque: Mystery Meteorite Crashes into Backyard, Startling ResidentsAlbuquerque: Mystery Meteorite Crashes into Backyard, Startling Residents Albuquerque, New Mexico – A mysterious meteorite crashed into the backyard of a residential home in the city’s Northeast Heights neighborhood late Thursday evening, startling residents and leaving behind a large crater. The meteorite, estimated to be about the size of a basketball, pierced through the roof of the home and landed in the backyard, creating a crater approximately three feet wide and one foot deep. The impact caused significant damage to the roof and the surrounding area. According to homeowners, Laura and John Smith, they heard a loud boom around 11:00 PM and felt their house shake. When they looked outside, they were shocked to see a large hole in their roof and a crater in their backyard. “We thought it was an earthquake or something,” said Laura Smith. “We couldn’t believe it when we saw what it was.” Firefighters and police responded to the scene and secured the area. The meteorite has been recovered and is being examined by experts at the University of New Mexico’s Institute for Meteoritics. “This is an incredibly rare occurrence,” said Dr. Maria Valdez, a professor at the institute. “We don’t often see meteorites crashing into homes like this.” Valdez said the meteorite is likely a chondrite, which is the most common type of meteorite. She added that the meteorite’s composition will provide valuable insights into the origins of our solar system. Residents in the neighborhood have been shaken by the incident and are expressing concerns about their safety. Some have reported hearing loud noises in the area in the days leading up to the meteorite crash. “It’s a little unnerving to think that something like this could happen to your home,” said neighbor Sarah Jones. “We just hope it doesn’t happen again.” Authorities are investigating the incident and urging residents to report any unusual sightings or sounds to the police.