HAVANA — Residents and tourists in a town in western Cuba saw a flare pass through the sky and heard an explosion Friday in what officials said was a meteorite strike. Witnesses reported seeing a ball of fire and a smoke trail in a clear midday sky, and a rain of black stones fell on the tourist town of Vinales and other parts of Pinar del Rio province. Explosions were also heard and a smoke trail seen in Havana. “We were coming from the center ... and we saw a ball of fire cross the sky,” said Spanish tourist Jesus Nicolas, 34, in Havana. Photos published showed small black stones which when split open had dark red veins.

Source: Washington Post February 02, 2019 02:48 UTC