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How are meteors measured?

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Size, speed, chemical make-up, and place of impact. All of these components help determine the damage that will be caused or was caused by an asteroid or metoeroid. Size and speed will determine the momentum, while chemical make-up and place of impact will determine how much damage is done. The size of the crater is determined using all of these factors.

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