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Do meteors strike other planets?
Yes
Why do all meteors do not strike the earth?
They will usually have an orbit that doesn't take them anywhere near Earth and some burn up completely in the atmosphere and so they do not reach the ground.
Do meteors ever strike the sun?
Yes, meteors can strike the sun, but they most likely burn up in the sun's intense heat and radiation before reaching its surface. The sun's strong gravitational pull can also deflect or capture incoming meteors.
How do meteor stikes form?
A metoer strike forms when many meteors are striking the Earth.
Why do meteors strike earth?
Well, Meteors strike Earth because they have enough mass to make it through the atmosphere without burning up. The reason they even come near Earth is because of the gravity of various bodies of mass within space(Example being Jupiter or the Sun).
Why meteors strike earth?
Well, Meteors strike Earth because they have enough mass to make it through the atmosphere without burning up. The reason they even come near Earth is because of the gravity of various bodies of mass within space(Example being Jupiter or the Sun).
Does lightning always strike the ground?
No, lightning does not always strike the ground. Lightning can also strike other objects such as trees, buildings, or even other clouds.
What is the branch of science of meteors?
Astronomy. Until it hits the ground and thereafter belongs to the geologists.
Does lightining strike from the ground up?
lightining strikes from clouds not the ground
How does lightning strike from the ground up?
Lightning can appear to strike from the ground up due to a phenomenon called a "positive lightning strike." This occurs when a positive charge builds up on the ground, attracting the negatively charged lightning bolt. The bolt then appears to travel upward from the ground to the cloud.
How powerful is a meteor?
Some meteors are not very powerful, seeing as how they don't make it throught the Earth's atmosphere. Those big enough to make it through the atmosphere are traveling upwards of over 30,000 miles per hour when they strike the earth. Some meteors strike the Earth with a power equal to or greater then hundreds of Hydrogen bombs.
How are meteoroids meteors and meteorites different from one another?
Location. In order, they are in space, in air, or on the ground.
