In 2013,a large meteoroid did considerable damage to the city of Chelyabinsk,Russia.MOSTost of the damage was caused by:

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The sonic boom and shock wave caused by the meteoroid's rapid passage through the atmosphere broke windows and caused other damage, resulting in most of the damage to the city of Chelyabinsk, Russia. While some meteorites did strike the ground, they did not cause as much damage as the shock wave. There is no indication that fires or contamination from hydrocarbons played a significant role in the damage.

In 2013,a Large Meteoroid Did Considerable Damage to the City