If I hear a sonic boom soon after seeing a fireball, how close could it have impacted to where I was standing?

I would have to guess within 10 miles or so. I am not an expert on such matters, but this seems to be about the right order of magnitude. It must have been quite a thrilling event to see and hear!


Copyright 1997 Dr. Sten Odenwald
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