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There are several different types of meteorites! Learn about them in this article by Geoffrey Notkin, meteorite hunter. More @Wikipedia
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- Meteors and Meteorites: Facts - NASA ScienceWhen a meteoroid survives its trip through the atmosphere and hits the ground, it’s called a meteorite. Meteorites typically range between the size of a pebble and a fist. Most space rocks smaller than a football field will break apart in Earth’s atmosphere.
- I think I found a meteorite. How can I tell for sure?Meteorites are fragments of rock or metal that fall to Earth from space. They are very rare, but many people find unusual rocks or pieces of metal and wonder if they might have found a meteorite.
- Meteorite - WikipediaA meteorite is a rock that originated in outer space and has fallen to the surface of a planet or moon. When the original object enters the atmosphere, various factors such as friction, pressure, and chemical interactions with the atmospheric gases cause it to heat up and radiate energy.
- Meteors and Meteorites - NASA ScienceScientists estimate that about 48.5 tons (44 tonnes or 44,000 kilograms) of meteoritic material falls on Earth each day. Almost all the material is vaporized in Earth's atmosphere, leaving a bright trail fondly called "shooting stars." Several meteors per hour can usually be seen on any given night.
- Meteorite | Definition, Types, Identification, & Facts ...meteorite, any fairly small natural object from interplanetary space—i.e., a meteoroid—that survives its passage through Earth’s atmosphere and lands on the surface. In modern usage the term is broadly applied to similar objects that land on the surface of other comparatively large bodies.
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