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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.
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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!!
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posted on
02/15/2013 7:37:28 AM PST
by
demshateGod
(The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God.)
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
To: LadyEleanor
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. ;)
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posted on
02/15/2013 7:41:54 AM PST
by
Ezekiel
(The Obama-nation began with the Inauguration of Desolation.)
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?)
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.
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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)
To: Ezekiel
Hmmmmmm.
That would have been INTERESTING, if they had docked at Progreso!
YIKES!
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.)
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.
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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)
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.)
To: EBH
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)
To: Preston Manning
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)
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.)
To: demshateGod
I chose the red pill. I have no idea what you’re talking about.
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)
To: COBOL2Java
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)
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.)
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.
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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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