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Lions? Tigers? Meteors? Oh my!

Meredith Gustman
Aug 13, 2022

Rumors of a meteor in Utah went wild on social media after many heard a loud 'boom' or experienced earthquake-like movement this morning around 8:30. Photo: Averie Woodard.

UTAH — Rumors of a meteor after a loud boom and earthquake-like sensations are driving locals from Odgen, Herriman, Park City, and Lehi to social media to compare notes. The National Weather Service tweeted it has video confirmation of the meteor.

Locals that went to social media reported hearing a boom or feeling something like an earthquake around 8:30 a.m.

TownLift will update readers with information as it becomes available.

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By: Meredith Gustman

Contact: meredith@townlift.com

Meredith is a midwesterner that came to Park City in 2014 to pursue her dream of becoming a ski-bum. She retired at the top of her field and began her career as a freelance writer. Meredith has written for many local publications as well as start-ups and large corporations covering topics from technology to food and dining.

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