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Meteorites that fell in Africa came from Mars

Scientists are confirming a recent and rare invasion from Mars: meteorite chunks from the red planet that fell in Morocco last July. This is only the fifth time scientists have chemically confirmed Martian meteorites that people witnessed falling. The small rock refugees were seen in a fireball in the sky six months ago, but they weren't discovered on the ground in North Africa until the end of December.

 

Mars Meteorite Reveals Clues Into Planet's Past

Mars Meteorite Reveals Clues Into Planet's Past

A meteorite
the size of a huge watermelon on Mars is revealing new clues to the planet's
environment.

 

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