How would you check a claim that explosions are being called meteors?

Start with specifics: where and when did it supposedly happen, and what exactly was observed? Then compare independent reports from that area with any official explanation. A vague clip or secondhand claim is not enough to establish either bombing or a meteor.

Look for evidence that could distinguish the explanations, such as verified footage with a known location and time, physical damage, or reliable records from people who were there. Check whether separate sources confirm the same details, rather than repeating one original claim.

If there may be an immediate danger, treat that separately from the argument about what caused it. Follow local emergency guidance and avoid sharing unverified warnings. It is reasonable to question an explanation, but a suspicion by itself does not show that a cover-up is happening.