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(meteorobs) RE: Bolide Definition again :-)



Acually, Gary, I don't recall a definition that includes being able to hear 
the explosion.
However the term is kind of a vague one (I notice the IMO handbook's 
glossary does not even include it...wise move :-). My Websters says "A 
large bright meteor, especially one which explodes; Fireball" That's all. 
It is derived from the Greek bolis (missile).

Wayne

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From: 	Gary W. Kronk[SMTP:kronkg@medicine.wustldot edu]
Sent: 	Friday, August 20, 1999 9:56 AM
To: 	meteorobs@jovian.com
Subject: 	(meteorobs) Re:

>
>
>Please, what's a Bolide?
>
>

A extremely bright meteor that is so close to you that when it explodes you
can actually hear the explosion.

Gary

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