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Meteorite created Madhya Pradesh's famous Dhala impact crater, new study reveals

New study suggests rare Ureilite meteorite formed India's Dhala impact crater, offering insights into early solar system and potential impact on Earth's water and life development.

Updated on: Jul 27 2023, 12:37 IST

What is a Meteorite? Know about these fallen “space rocks”

Ureilite Meteorite — 1/5 Meteorites are generally meteors that have fallen on Earth. When a meteoroid enters a planet’s atmosphere, it Is termed as a Meteor. If the meteor falls on the surface of the planet without burning up completely, it is called a Meteorite, according to NASA. (AP)

Ureilite Meteorite — 2/5 Therefore, it can be said that meteorites are broken up pieces of a meteor fallen on Earth or any planet’s surface. They can be found in various parts of the world where there have been previous meteor sightings. Meteorites typically range between the size of a pebble and a fist (Pixabay)

Ureilite Meteorite — 3/5 Meteorites can resemble rocks on Earth, but they usually have a burned exterior that can appear shiny. This “fusion crust” forms as the meteorite’s outer surface melts while passing through the atmosphere, according to NASA. (NASA)

image caption — 4/5 Although most meteorites found on Earth originate from smaller asteroids, they can also potentially originate at nearby planets such as Mars or even the Moon. Scientists can tell where meteorites originate based on several lines of evidence. They can use photographic observations of meteorite falls to calculate orbits and project their paths back to the asteroid belt. (NASA/JPL)

Ureilite Meteorite — 5/5 Meteorites that fall to Earth contain information about some of the original, diverse materials that formed planets billions of years ago, according to NASA. By studying meteorites scientists can learn about early conditions of the solar system as well as the processes which happened to reach where we are today. (Pixabay)

Ureilite Meteorite — Rare Ureilite Meteorite shaped India's massive Dhala impact crater, new study revealed. (Pixabay)

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