An object is called a meteorite once it has struck the ground; before that it's called a meteoroid
The largest known meteorite is the Hoba meteorite. It landed on the farm "Hoba West", not far from Grootfontein, in the Otjozondjupa Region of Namibia.
Crater
crater
No. A meteoroid is a small piece of rock or metal in space. A meteorite is such an object that has struck Earth's surface.
craters
A tsunami is a large ocean wave or series of waves usually triggered by an underwater earthquake or landslide. A meteorite is a rock from outer space that falls to earth and impacts the surface. A large meteorite impact can trigger a tsunami.
The Hoba meteorite is located in the farm known as "Hoba West". This is in the Otjozondjupa Region of Namibia.
a meteorite struck earth and killed all dinosaurs.
meteorite
meteorite
it either leaves a crater or if deep enough can make lava flow out of the hole. but if the meteorite hits the core then KABOOM!