Meteorite
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Can we stop an asteroid from hitting Earth?NASA has been working on a planetary defence system with the goal of keeping us safe from a big asteroid that could kill us all.ScienceFeb 4
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Rare meteorite found in Antarctica wows scientists with its sizeThe meteorite is an unassuming black rock about the size of a cantaloupe, but it weighs a whopping 8 kilograms (around 17 pounds) due to its high mineral density.ScienceJan 24
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In meteorite, Alberta researchers discover 2 minerals never before seen on EarthA meteorite expert from the University of Alberta was part of a team of researchers that discovered at least two new minerals never before seen on Earth.ScienceNov 28, 2022
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Bright fireball streaks across Edmonton sky Monday nightJust after 10 p.m. MST Monday, some Edmontonians reported seeing a possible meteor shoot across the night sky.CanadaOct 11, 2022
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Meteorite fragments likely near east shore of Lake Simcoe after shooting star seen SundayStar light, star bright, residents along Lake Simcoe may have seen parts of a shooting star fall out of the sky Sunday night.ScienceApr 19, 2022
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Scientists study trajectory of meteorite that landed in Golden, B.C. last fallPhilip McCausland, a lead researcher mapping the meteorite's journey, says they know the 4.5-billion-year-old rock collided with something about 470 million years ago.WeatherJan 17, 2022
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‘I’ve never been so scared in my life’: Golden, B.C. woman nearly hit by meteorite"I was in shock and I just sat here for a few hours shaking. The odds of that happening are so small so I’m pretty grateful to be alive."CanadaOct 12, 2021
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‘Extraterrestrial’ fireball explodes in the sky over TokyoWitnesses reported hearing a loud roar after the early-morning meteor lit up the sky over Tokyo.TrendingJul 6, 2020
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‘From green to pink’: Crater lake makes dramatic colour change in IndiaThe lake in India's Lonar crater is looking pretty in pink thanks to a recent change in the water.TrendingJun 12, 2020
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Dashcam captures ‘fireball’ over Metro Vancouver in broad daylight"Meteorite sightings increase during the vernal equinox ... so spring season is actually peak fireball season."ScienceMay 1, 2020
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