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Yes. Contrary to popular belief, meteorites that have just struck the surface are not hot.

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If you found a small charred black and white rock on your driveway is it a meteorite?

It's possible the black and white rock is a meteorite, as meteorites can have a black fusion crust from entering Earth's atmosphere. To confirm if it's a meteorite, you would need to have it examined by a professional meteorite expert or scientist who can conduct tests such as a chemical analysis or a magnetic test.


What is the glowing trail left when a meteorite burns up in the atmosphere?

The glowing trail left by a meteorite burning up in the atmosphere is called a meteor or "shooting star." This phenomenon occurs when the meteorite, traveling at high speeds, encounters friction with atmospheric gases, causing it to heat up and emit light. The intense heat vaporizes the meteorite and produces a bright streak across the sky. The trail can vary in brightness and color, depending on the composition of the meteorite and the speed of its entry.


What would happen if a rock from space was coming to Earth is it possible for every one on Earth to break that rock with making a sound?

The atmosphere density will cause the meteor/ meteorite to heat up and break apart. No, if everyone on earth makes sound on earth the meteor/ meteorite will not break up. But still a large asteroid will cause mass destruction if it lands in the right spot.


What s a metiorod that reaches earths without burning up?

A meteorite.


When a meteorite enters Earth's atmosphere it produces a streak of light called a?

When a meteorite enters Earth's atmosphere, it produces a streak of light called a "meteor." This phenomenon occurs as the meteorite, or meteoroid, heats up due to friction with the atmosphere, causing it to glow brightly. If it survives the journey and lands on Earth, it is then referred to as a meteorite.