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NASA: 1,000lb meteoroid made entry near McAllen, TX [View all]
https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/nasa-1000lb-meteoroid-made-entry-near-mcallen-data-indicates-ground-impact/HIDALGO COUNTY, Texas (ValleyCentral) — NASA confirmed reports that a meteoroid made entry near McAllen on Wednesday, with data indicating that meteorites reached the ground.
A statement from NASA sent to ValleyCentral stated the meteoroid was believed to be two-feet in diameter and weighed approximately 1,000 pounds.
“Radar and other data indicate that meteorites did reach the ground from this event,” NASA stated.
According to the statement, meteorites tend to hit Earth’s atmosphere at high speeds, but will slow down and break into small pieces, without a general risk to the public.
There are currently no reports of injuries or property damage, according to NASA and other local officials...
A statement from NASA sent to ValleyCentral stated the meteoroid was believed to be two-feet in diameter and weighed approximately 1,000 pounds.
“Radar and other data indicate that meteorites did reach the ground from this event,” NASA stated.
According to the statement, meteorites tend to hit Earth’s atmosphere at high speeds, but will slow down and break into small pieces, without a general risk to the public.
There are currently no reports of injuries or property damage, according to NASA and other local officials...
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