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500 Hurt as Meteor Plummets to Earth in Russia
The Weather Channel/AP ^ | Published: Feb 15, 2013, 6:43 AM | Jim Heintz

Posted on 02/15/2013 4:17:13 AM PST by LadyEleanor

Edited on 02/15/2013 4:55:53 AM PST by Admin Moderator. [history]

MOSCOW -- The Russian Academy of Sciences is estimating the meteor that streaked into the skies over the Ural Mountains and caused shock waves that injured more than 400 people weighed about 10 tons (11 tons avoirdupois).

The academy said in a statement hours after the Friday morning fall that the meteor entered the Earth's atmosphere at a speed of at least 54,000 kph (33,000 mph) and shattered about 30-50 kilometers (18-32 miles) above ground.

The fall caused explosions that broke glass over a wide area. The Emergency Ministry says more than 500 people sought treatment after the blasts and that 34 of them were hospitalized.

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TOPICS: Breaking News; News/Current Events; Russia
KEYWORDS: asteroid; breaking; catastrophism; chebarkul; chelyabinsk; meteor; meteorite; meteoriteexplosion; meteorviolence; russia
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To: warchild9

That’s right. Bedlam this weekend! Go Pokes!!


181 posted on 02/15/2013 7:37:28 AM PST by demshateGod (The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God.)
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To: Carry_Okie
Yes. Many times. In order to do that they must be coming in at a shallow angle and really fast. Kind of like skipping a stone. Here is a pretty famous examples from the 70's. It is about the same size of 2012 DA14:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wIv7wL9nWMQ

182 posted on 02/15/2013 7:38:57 AM PST by NELSON111
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To: LadyEleanor

Wild stuff!


183 posted on 02/15/2013 7:41:24 AM PST by AtlasStalled
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To: P.O.E.

Yeah good thinking. Those are my two food groups. The Mayan calendar probably rode in on it as well, just in case civilization went soft and switched to decaf. Kind of like a kill switch. ;)


184 posted on 02/15/2013 7:41:54 AM PST by Ezekiel (The Obama-nation began with the Inauguration of Desolation.)
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To: left that other site
Same here. Sometimes experiences like that make us look at life differently and give us a greater appreciation for our blessings.
185 posted on 02/15/2013 7:42:26 AM PST by 444Flyer (Obama killed the Twinkie, but not the Terrorists in Benghazi. What's wrong with this picture?)
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To: Strategerist
Slight problem is that none of Russia is on fire from this at all.
Apparitions are not that "exacting," for with proper prayer and suffering (it is told through the apparitions), lessening of punishment can occur. Almost all the apparitions that the Church has approved, however, state that it is the Eucharist and Rosary that will bring about the most comfort (or change) regarding any chastisements. This can only be the truth, believers believe, as it's proclaimed over and over and over again.
186 posted on 02/15/2013 7:42:46 AM PST by mlizzy (If people spent an hour a week in Eucharistic adoration, abortion would be ended. --Mother Teresa)
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To: Ezekiel

Hmmmmmm.

That would have been INTERESTING, if they had docked at Progreso!

YIKES!


187 posted on 02/15/2013 7:44:13 AM PST by left that other site (Worry is the darkroom that developes negatives.)
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To: COBOL2Java
Bill Nye will have some cockamamie theory about how SUVs are acting like magnets pulling these asteroids towards earth.

Lots of SUVs in Russia? Don't think so...

188 posted on 02/15/2013 7:45:34 AM PST by FDNYRHEROES (It's 3 AM. Let me sleep on it. I'll get back to you in 16 hours.)
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To: NELSON111
Uh...no. It is NOT related. They are on 2 totally different trajectories...and if you know anything about orbital mechanics...you know that means they are not related. Not sure, but the Russian meteor looks like it is coming from the NE or NNE. 2012 DA14 is coming from the south. Now...if you don't know anything about orbital mechanics...I could see why you would be confused.

My comment was a sarcastic reference to the overt politization of NASA under the obama regime. I didn't think a sarc tag was necessary.

Now...if you don't understand sarcasm...I could see why you would be confused.

189 posted on 02/15/2013 7:52:08 AM PST by pgkdan ( "Those who hammer their guns into plows will plow for those who do not." Thomas Jefferso)
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To: LadyEleanor; chicagolady; Condor51

In related news, 17 Russian nationals were admitted to Stroger Hospital in Chicago.


190 posted on 02/15/2013 7:52:56 AM PST by Cletus.D.Yokel (*Catastrophic Anthropogenic Climate Alteration: The acronym explains the science.)
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To: EBH

This video of it is scary. Shows people inside buildings.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/video/2013/feb/15/meteor-shards-russia-explosion-video


191 posted on 02/15/2013 7:52:56 AM PST by chessplayer
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To: FDNYRHEROES
Lots of SUVs in Russia? Don't think so...

OK must have been the Ladas then...


192 posted on 02/15/2013 7:55:03 AM PST by COBOL2Java (Fighting Obama without Boehner & McConnell is like going deer hunting without your accordion)
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To: Preston Manning
(cue the cheesy elevator music and the “Technical Difficulties - Please Stand By” Screen)

Click Here for Cheesy Elevator Music.

193 posted on 02/15/2013 7:56:33 AM PST by Charles Martel (Endeavor to persevere...)
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To: billorites

Your read my mind.

Has CNN had James Hanson on with Will Steiger and Algore yet ?


194 posted on 02/15/2013 7:57:29 AM PST by TurboZamboni (Looting the future to bribe the present)
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To: Alas Babylon!

Funny,...I just yesterday loaded up a Script for Tractor Beam Ver 1.15, hooked up the USB cord to my old satellite dish and placed the controls in reverse. I never ever, really thought anything could really happen....<8^0


195 posted on 02/15/2013 7:58:34 AM PST by Cvengr (Adversity in life and death is inevitable. Thru faith in Christ, stress is optional.)
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To: demshateGod

I chose the red pill. I have no idea what you’re talking about.


196 posted on 02/15/2013 7:58:55 AM PST by warchild9
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To: pgkdan
Now...if you don't understand sarcasm...I could see why you would be confused.

Maybe Sheldon Cooper has a Freeper account!

197 posted on 02/15/2013 7:59:01 AM PST by COBOL2Java (Fighting Obama without Boehner & McConnell is like going deer hunting without your accordion)
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To: COBOL2Java

LOL!


198 posted on 02/15/2013 8:00:37 AM PST by pgkdan ( "Those who hammer their guns into plows will plow for those who do not." Thomas Jefferso)
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To: NELSON111
In order to do that they must be coming in at a shallow angle and really fast. Kind of like skipping a stone.

Exactly what I was thinking. Thanks.

199 posted on 02/15/2013 8:03:46 AM PST by Carry_Okie (The environment is too complex and too important to be "protected" by government.)
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To: TurboZamboni

“Has CNN had James Hanson on with Will Steiger and Algore yet ?”

No, but they are interviewing German Scientists. I guess ours are busy in Muslim sensitivity classes today.


200 posted on 02/15/2013 8:08:54 AM PST by penelopesire (TIME FOR OBAMA TO ANSWER FOR BENGHAZI UNDER OATH!!)
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