Researchers watched fragments of two meteors as they ramped up the heat from room temperature to the temperature it reaches as it enters Earth's atmosphere and made a significant discovery. The vaporized iron sulfide leaves behind voids, making the material more porous. This information will help when predicting the weight of a meteor, its likelihood to break apart, and the subsequent damage assessment if it should land.
from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/09/210920152008.htm
from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/09/210920152008.htm
New discovery about meteorites informs atmospheric entry threat assessment
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