[meteorite-list] Just Another Question

[Michael L Blood]

Pete,
        This occurred to me many years ago - I always thought an
"Earth meteorite" would be one of if not THE coolest meteorite
Ever.
        Best wishes, Michael

on 5/29/08 9:24 PM, Pete Shugar at pshugar at clearwire.net wrote:


> Hello list,

> I've given this more than just a passing thought as I think this is a very

> intreguing question.

> If an impactor smacks into the moon with enough energy, objects will be

> dislodged.

> If they make it to earth intact, we have a luner meteorite.

> Same goes for Mars and Astroid 4Vesta.

> So,.....suppose we have a very high speed impactor that hits earth, and

> dislodges material that is now in orbit. If the material crosses Earth's

> orbit again, and survives to the surface of earth, would it be modified in

> it's appearance to the extent that it would be seen as a meteorite and not

> just another rock?

> Has anything ever been found that might be in this class of material?

> Would there be anything that would set it apart as a different

> rock/meteorite?

> 

> Pete 

> 

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