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Yes, but no. Asteroids are 'little planets' which actually orbit the earth. If they continue through the earths atmosphere, they are then called Meteorites. Few meteorites are large enough to create large impact creaters. Most meteorites disintegrate when entering the Earth's atmosphere. However, an estimated 500 meteorites ranging in size from marbels to basketballs or larger do reach the surface each year; only 5 or 6 of these are typically recovered and made known to scientists.

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