meteorite
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This setup allowed them to generate shock waves similar to those produced by meteorite impacts on Mars.
From Science Daily • Apr. 12, 2026
During this celestial event the crew also saw flashes of light -- meteorite strikes on the lunar surface.
From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026
While large meteorite impacts and major volcanic eruptions are rare in any given year, they are inevitable over long timescales.
From Science Daily • Mar. 20, 2026
The experiments included exposure to powerful shock waves comparable to those created by meteorite impacts on Mars, as well as perchlorate salts, which are toxic compounds known to exist in Martian soil.
From Science Daily • Feb. 8, 2026
Ahnighito is thirty-four tons of iron and is the largest meteorite on display in any museum.
From "The Sun Is Also a Star" by Nicola Yoon
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