Wild Doorbell Video Records Sound of Meteorite Crash

Doorbell cam captures meteorite's historic landing in Canada
On Prince Edward Island, Canada, an extraordinary event took place. A home doorbell camera captured the image and sound of a meteorite striking the ground. According to Science Alert, this might be the first instance of such a recording in history.
Never-Before-Seen Doorbell Footage Captures Meteorite Impact and Sound
On a summer evening in July 2024, Joe Velaidum and Laura Kelly returned from walking their dogs to find an unexpected sight on their Charlottetown driveway: a small mess of gray debris and a tiny crater.
Potential World First: Wild Doorbell Video Records Sound of Meteorite Crash
With the growing ubiquity of cameras, in our pockets and in our homes, it's not that strange to capture those moments when space rocks streak across the sky and fall to Earth – but a video recorded on Canada's Prince Edward Island may be a world first.
Caught on camera: How a meteorite crash made history
A meteorite crash-landed on his home’s walkway. Hoping to confirm what he saw on his camera, Velaidum sent his home security video and pictures to Chris Herd, an expert in meteorites at the University of Alberta. Herd confirmed that it was indeed a meteorite and that it was a history-making moment.
P.E.I. homeowner captures sound and video of meteorite strike on camera, and scientists believe it's a first
A man in Prince Edward Island got doubly lucky last July, recording a meteorite's impact on his home security cameras. The space rock also landed in the exact spot he'd been standing minutes earlier.
Doorbell camera captures 1st-ever video of the sound and sight of a meteorite crash-landing
A couple in Canada narrowly missed being struck by a meteorite that crashed outside their home just two minutes after they had left for a walk — and their doorbell camera captured the space rock's crash.
Sound of a Meteorite Hitting Earth Is Captured for the First Time
A couple returned home to a burst of debris on their walkway. Their home security camera revealed it was a meteorite hitting Earth.
Canadian man's home security camera captures the sight and sound of a meteorite strike
Joe Velaidum's home security camera captured the instant a meteorite smashed against his home's brick walkway. The video is thought to be the first recorded sound of a meteorite's direct impact.
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This is the first time the sound of a meteorite hitting Earth has been recorded, the University of Alberta said.