Meteorite Glossary - Letter FPlease select a letter to view the meteorite and tektite definitions Fall:The recovered meteorites of an event that was seen by eye witnesses. Find:The recovery of a meteorite that was not witnessed but found later. Fireball:A very bright meteor. Fragmentation:The breakup during passage through the atmosphere of the cosmic body that forms the many pieces that may later be found as individual meteorites of the event. Fusion Crust:The melted rock or metal exterior surface of a meteorite which forms from the heating of high velocity entry into the Earth's atmosphere. |
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