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.
a meteorite struck earth and killed all dinosaurs.
The Hoba meteorite is located in the farm known as "Hoba West". This is in the Otjozondjupa Region of Namibia.
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!