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Meteorites that reach the ground come from asteroids’ backsides

Our planet is under constant attack.

Every day, Earth is bombarded with about 48.5 tons (44 tonnes) of space rocks, dirt, and debris, according to NASA (opens in new tab). Fortunately for us, the vast majority of it completely disintegrates in our atmosphere. But occasionally some pieces slip through and reach the surface of our planet, officially becoming meteorites.

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