USA — March 24, 2026 (New York time) — Three meteorites have fallen to Earth this month, including one fragment that pierced a roof and landed in a family's bedroom in Texas, according to recent reports. 4 The latest event occurred in Houston when the sky suddenly flashed followed by a loud boom on Saturday night. A meteorite fragment pierced through the roof and ceiling, landing in Ms. Sherrie James's bedroom. Ms. James said she was initially worried when approaching the object, even fearing radiation risks or extraterrestrial life. The meteorite weighs about 2 pounds and is estimated to be 4.5 billion years old. Previously, another meteorite fell in Ohio on March 17, and a similar incident was recorded in Germany earlier this month. According to experts, the increase in meteorite activity may be linked to Earth passing through debris-heavy regions in space. These fragments collide and break apart, and some are large enough to penetrate the atmosphere and reach the ground. Meteorite hunters say most meteorites originate from the asteroid belt located between Mars and Jupiter. Researcher Roberto Vargas stated that many meteorites actually fall every day, but most land in oceans or hard-to-reach areas. It is estimated that 10–20 meteorites fall to Earth daily worldwide, sometimes creating strange noises in the air similar to recent aviation reports. Some meteorite hunters quickly moved to the incident areas to search for fragments. In Ohio, meteorite pieces can sell for about $200 per gram, depending on characteristics and rarity. Meteorites that strike man-made structures, known as “hammer stones,” often have higher collectible value than those found on the ground. In Texas, which was recently buzzing over a large explosion at an oil refinery, Ms. James is currently repairing her damaged roof. Experts suggest this meteorite fragment could hold significant value if sold along with the collected building materials. Nevertheless, the scientific community views these events as coincidental and not indicative of any unusual trends.

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