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Masses of rock or metal from space that reach the earth's surface without burning up. Use for 'meteors' or 'meteoroids' as well as 'meteorites'. USGS is more likely to have information about 'meteorites' since these are objects found on the earth.
Alternative terms
UF
↸
bolides
UF
↸
chondrites
UF
↸
meteors
Broader Terms
BT
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planetary bodies
Date of creation
20-Nov-2007
Accepted term
20-Nov-2007
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0
ARK
ark:/99152/t38y20xzxqp5m7
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