Scientists identify potential source of 'shock-darkened' meteorites, with implications for hazardous asteroid deflection

a trail of clouds in the sky created by a meteorite falling to Earth
Tuesday, October 4, 2022

Shock-darkened meteorites are characterized by dark veins. Planetary scientists have been unable to pinpoint a nearby asteroid source of these meteorites – until now.

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