Pieces of ‘fireball’ meteor that exploded over Mississippi are being found, NASA says

NOLA.com ^ | 2 May 2022 | MARK PRICE

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Meteorites are not ‘flaming rocks of doom,' NASA says

The “bright fireball” was traveling at 35,000 mph when it exploded at 8:03 a.m. with the “energy equivalent of 3 tons of TNT,” according to NASA Meteor Watch, the agency's project that tracks fireball activity.

“Existing law states that any meteorites belong to the owner of the property on which they fell; out of respect for the privacy of those in the area, we will not disclose the locations of these finds,”

And finding anything of value is likely harder than you think.

“The pieces from this object were way too small to leave a crater. Unlike what you see in the movies, meteorites are not ‘flaming rocks of doom’ that blast holes in the ground. In fact, you can pick one up right after it hits ground. So no smoking rocks in small craters.”

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More often than they actually get replaced. Sometimes the camp rangers adds fiber-fill to them. Also, the covers get torn up, and they need to be replaced, too.

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Have been trying not to get addicted to this.
Sweet dreams, y’all....

[Silentgypsy]

W00t!

[Monkey Face]

Interesting. I learn something new every day! Thanks!

[Monkey Face]

That’s why I only do the NYT version. The Icelandic version is about 10 days to two weeks behind the NYT version, but it’s the same one. Nully has the link for it.

It’s fun, any way you look at it!

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Thanks!

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Any time. I can send you a snap I took yesterday of my friend Norma’s grandson with his target.

[Monkey Face]

That would be great! Thanks!

[Monkey Face]

What a wonderful little floof! Such amazing colors!

Good morning. I think.

Nothing is planned for today except to write to Charlie and take a shower. And not necessarily in that order.

FD and The Guy are closing on their new house today, and she’s already up with a case of the Yippees. I would be, too! I’d love to have my own home, just once more in my life.

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A house is so much work.

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But at least I would have room to turn around. And maybe a separate room for my desk and files so it isn’t always the first thing people see.

Maybe I ought to get rid of the bed, move the desk into the bedroom and sleep out here...

[Tax-chick]

Nah. Even Bill the Son has a bed!

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Still, it’s a tempting thought!

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I see I’m still in the running!

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w00t!

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Good morning. Happy Friday!

According to those who think they know, we have warmer weather ahead. It should climb to 82 fs today, then 89 fs tomorrow. We’ll see how good those who think they know are at this.

The 4 train keeps on running.

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[ArGee]

How is NYC. Has it turned into the wild, wild west yet? I know the denizens are panicked at the thought of people actually being allowed to “shudder” carry weapons.

They do have reason to be concerned about bullets flying, though. Apparently whenever the cops get into a shootout there is collateral damage.

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Thanks! You weren’t here, so... ;o]

[zzeeman]

Good Friday Morning!

Indeed you are still in the running ‘Face!

As for me, I just held on by the skin of my teeth....

A close call...

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