From Outer Space to Bedroom: Assumed Meteorite Rock Lands in NJ Home

A meteorite rock broke through a central New Jersey home's roof, smashed into a wooden floor, and even bounced around a bedroom.

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The owner's family of the home discovered the black rock in a corner, which apparently was still warm.

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Experts have determined that the object is a rare stony chondrite meteorite.

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The rock meteorite, which is about 2.2 pounds heavy, is sized about 6-by-4-inches.

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The meteorite made a hole in the roof and the ceiling before impacting the hardwood floor and coming to rest.

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Hopewell Township Police Department, New Jersey, shared a press release and revealed pictures of the meteorite on Facebook.

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Some people on social media also believe that the object could be from outer space.

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The police department is making efforts to positively identify the object.

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Fortunately, no one was hurt and there was no serious damage to the house structure.

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