Ancient Meteorite Older Than Earth Discovered in Georgia
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A meteorite that struck a home in Georgia is estimated to be about 4.56 billion years old, making it roughly 20 million years older than Earth. The meteorite, named the McDonough meteorite, is a common type called chondrite and was part of a fireball seen across southeastern USA. Scientists are analyzing its composition to better understand asteroid threats and Earth's history.
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