Meteorite, Meteor: What's the Difference?

Space rocks come in all shapes and sizes. When debris from an asteroid or comet approaches Earth’s atmosphere, factors such as its flight path and whether it vaporizes before it hits the ground determines its scientific classification. Learn the terminology surrounding meteors and know what to look for the next time a brilliant, falling object appears in the sky.
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