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Scientists Trace Meteorites' Origins to Asteroid Belt Collisions

3/30/2025

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Scientists have uncovered the fascinating origins of meteorites that land on Earth, pinpointing that many stem from collisions in the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter. By analyzing global data, they traced meteorites back to sources like the Coronis family, dating them between six and 35 million years old. This groundbreaking research enhances our understanding of cosmic events and bolsters planetary defense efforts.

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Scientists have uncovered the fascinating origins of meteorites that land on Earth, pinpointing that many stem from collisions in the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter. By analyzing global data, they traced meteorites back to sources like the Coronis family, dating them between six and 35 million years old. This groundbreaking research enhances our understanding of cosmic events and bolsters planetary defense efforts.