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meteorite

[mee-tee-uh-rahyt] / ˈmi ti əˌraɪt /


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The crew have reported in vivid detail features of the lunar surface and later witnessed a solar eclipse as well as meteorite impacts.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

Crósta has studied meteorite impact structures since his master's research project in 1978.

From Science Daily • Mar. 1, 2026

The huge specimen weighing more than 2.5 tonnes is believed to have come from the Aletai meteorite, one of the largest known iron meteorites on Earth, it said.

From Barron's • Feb. 5, 2026

The Aletai meteorite was discovered in western China in 1898 and is thought to be at least 4.5 billion years old.

From Barron's • Feb. 5, 2026

He thinks it is likely a large meteorite.

From "Spooked!" by Gail Jarrow




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