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science5 months ago•2 min saved

Ancient 4.56 Billion-Year-Old Meteorite Strikes Georgia Home

A fireball that crashed into a Georgia home in June was identified as a 4.56 billion-year-old meteorite, older than Earth, originating from the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter, providing insights into asteroid history and potential threats to Earth.

via The Guardian|

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science5 months ago•2 min saved

Ancient Meteorite Older Than Earth Discovered in Georgia

A meteorite that struck a home in Georgia is estimated to be 4.56 billion years old, making it about 20 million years older than Earth, and is linked to a breakup of a larger asteroid in the asteroid belt.

via CBS News|

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