Second mass stranding at Cape Cod, third in region

2026, July 13. USA, Massachusetts, Cape Cod, specifically spanning the shallow flats between First Encounter Beach in Eastham and Ellis Landing/First Light Beach in Brewster. A mass stranding of approximately 34 bottlenose dolphins. Six died before a rescue team arrived, with the others refloated on the incoming tide. Similarities to the 2024 Event: On 2024, June 28. A mass stranding of approximately 146 Atlantic white-sided dolphins, considered a more strictly offshore, pelagic species. This event occurred exactly 20 days after the June 8 fireball that entered the atmosphere over Georges Bank east of Nantucket Island.

Also: 2026, July 11. Indonesia, Java, Bekasi. Fireball. Time: 21:22:35 WIB. Trajectory initiated over the Java Sea, crossing southeast over parts of Java Island (including Bekasi, Majalengka, Nagreg, Tasikmalaya, and Yogyakarta). The meteor continued to move southeast until it lost its speed, possibly ending in the Indian Ocean, south of East Java or Bali. Sonic Boom: The eastern part of West Java, some residents of Cirebon and Kuningan reported hearing a booming sound shortly after the meteor passed. The National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) estimate the trajectory concluded with an airburst deceleration or impact over the Indian Ocean, south of East Java or Bali.

The quiet atmosphere

As of 20260125 still no meteor airbursts this year. The last one was on the 16th of December. There was brief activity over the UK, Ireland and the North Sea that saw a dolphin group strand. New Zealand experienced a stranding event following meteor activity. A couple of beaked whales also died at this time. Apart from these, background meteor activity has been uneventful, which mirrors single strandings corresponding to unrelated COD's. Note: The G4 CME has not affected data, which historically fits that solar activity has no bearing on cetacean strandings.