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Meteor Explodes over Åland, Startling Southern Finland

On July 1 at around 10:30 pm, the fireball caused a loud explosion and bright light over Åland Islands, lasting only a few seconds.
Following fireball reports, researcher Eric Stempels said it was likely a bolide at about 30 km altitude, moving southwest to northeast at high speed.
Witnesses documented the event with dashcam footage, citizen reports, and social media videos, confirming a bright fireball with no damage reported.
Åland police received multiple calls but confirmed no injuries or damage, with authorities concluding there was nothing further to pursue, while Swedish emergency services fielded inquiries.
Finnish Meteorological Institute and astronomical groups have yet to analyze the trajectory, with such spectacular fireballs occurring roughly once every five years.

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