It is a meteorite.
If a meteor survives the trip through the atmosphere and hits the ground, we call it a "meteorite".
When a meteor hits the ground it is called a meteorite.
"meteorite"
when it is close to the ground, it is a meteor when it hits the ground, it is called a meteorite
By definition, a meteor is in the earth's atmosphere. Before it hits the atmosphere it's called a meteoroid, and after it hits the ground it's called a meteorite.
more force, therefore the meteor hits harder and leaves a larger hole in the ground
Once it hits the Earth, we call the pieces "meteorites".
When a meteor hits Earth, it forms a crater, or hole in the ground , made by a space object.
A rock or boulder in space is called a meteoroid. If/when it hits Earth's atmosphere it is called a meteor. If/after it reaches the ground without completely burning up, it is called a meteorite.
If a meteor hits you, in all likelihood, you will die.
When a meteor hits the Earth it forms a crater.
The remainder of a meteor that impacts the ground is called a meteorite.