JOURNAL ARTICLE

Most meteorites traced to three space crackups.

  • Published In: Sciencemag.org, 2024. P. N.PAG 1 of 3

  • Database: Applied Science & Technology Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Voosen, Paul 3 of 3

Abstract

Researchers have identified three main sources of meteorites that reach Earth, primarily originating from shattered bodies in the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter. By analyzing the chemical composition and ages of meteorites, scientists have linked them to specific asteroid families, such as those from the Moon, Mars, and Vesta. Recent studies have used modeling techniques to trace the origins of meteorites, shedding light on the processes of planetary body collisions and the formation of asteroid families. These findings challenge previous assumptions about the timing and sources of meteorite impacts on Earth, prompting a reevaluation of asteroid family formation timelines. [Extracted from the article]

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  • Source:Sciencemag.org. 2024/10, pN.PAG
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Engineering
  • Publication Date:2024
  • Accession Number:180328442
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