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| − | '''Meteors''' should not be confused with [[meteorites]]. Debris that is too small or too light to survive friction with surrounding atmosphere will burn up very quickly, not reaching the planetary surface. Known as meteors, they are short-lived and will emit a flash of light as they burn. Terrestrial meteors are also known as '''shooting stars'''. [[ | + | '''Meteors''' should not be confused with [[meteorites]]. Debris that is too small or too light to survive friction with surrounding atmosphere will burn up very quickly, not reaching the planetary surface. Known as meteors, they are short-lived and will emit a flash of light as they burn. Terrestrial meteors are also known as '''shooting stars'''. [[Orbital debris]] will often suffer this demise. |
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Definition
Meteors should not be confused with meteorites. Debris that is too small or too light to survive friction with surrounding atmosphere will burn up very quickly, not reaching the planetary surface. Known as meteors, they are short-lived and will emit a flash of light as they burn. Terrestrial meteors are also known as shooting stars. Orbital debris will often suffer this demise.
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