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Meteor Sightings in Nebraska Related to Earthquake?

Streaks of light shooting across the night sky can many times be explained as meteors. But reports of a very large one spotted in southeast Nebraska last week have left some questioning whether it could be related to the 3.5 magnitude earthquake felt just a few seconds before.

If you're in a very dark location, away from big cities or other light sources, you can see about seven meteors per hour, much more than you might think. But not all of them are very bright, which is why University of Nebraska State Museum Planetarium Coordinator Jack Dunn says the large meteor spotted nearby last week was probably a fireball, and as far as being related to the earthquake, just a coincidence.

The Facts On The Fort Hood Shooting Rampage

LTG Robert Cone, III Corps Commanding General, updates reporters following the deadly shooting rampage at Fort Hood, Texas.

Commander in Chief Barack Obama remarks on the Fort Hood shooting tragedy. The President made his unscheduled remarks during the Tribal Nations Conference in Washington, DC.

LTG Robert Cone, III Corps Commanding General, releases more details about the deadly shooting spree at Fort Hood, Texas, including the fact the shooter is still alive.

By:DODvClips

Cone confirmed the identity of Hasan, reportedly a psychiatrist on the base who was scheduled soon to deploy, but would not say more about the suspect. Hasan has been in the company of a Criminal Investigative Division officer since the midday shooting, he said.

In answer to a reporter’s question, Cone said of the suspect, “I would say his death is not imminent.” Hasan is not yet talking to investigators.

Three other soldiers were initially detained for questioning, but later released. After interviewing more than 100 people at the scene, Cone said, investigators determined there was only one shooter.

While investigators haven’t ruled out terrorism in the case, Cone said, the evidence doesn’t suggest it.
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