Blue Origin rocket explosion sent sound waves 1,000 miles across the US, report finds

When Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket exploded during a May 29 pre-launch test at Cape Canaveral, it sent infrasound waves over 1,000 miles across the U.S., detected by 36 listening stations. Researchers calculated the blast equaled 0.131 kilotons of TNT, slightly exceeding the Chernobyl explosion, highlighting infrasound as a valuable tool for tracking large-scale accidents.