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Re: (meteorobs) meteorite fallen on a car in France
GeoZay@aol.com wrote:
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> Man...talk about a once in a giga-billion shot...if this is all true. I
> believe it is a 2-5 lb "meteorite"? I can't figure how this could happen.
> Just stand outside and throw a rock at any car until you get it to catch on
> fire. The velocity will probably be somewhat close to that of a falling
> meteorite....I think hell will freeze over before any fire starts? I'm very
> suspicious about this whole story.
> George Zay
Hi George,
I suppose it was secondary damage.
Denting the bonnet, breaking the Carburettor and shorting the battery.
Nice circumstances for a roaring fire.
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