Ancient 4.56 Billion-Year-Old Meteorite Crashes Through Georgia Roof
TL;DR
A meteorite that struck a house in Georgia may be over 4.56 billion years old, potentially older than Earth, and is classified as an ancient Low Metal (L) ordinary Chondrite, originating from a breakup of a larger asteroid in the asteroid belt.
- Meteorite that punched a hole through Georgia roof may be older than Earth itself Space
- Space Rock That Punched Through Roof Almost Struck Resident The New York Times
- Meteorite that hit home is older than Earth, scientists say BBC
- Tiny fireball that crashed into Georgia home is 4.56bn-year-old meteorite, say experts The Guardian
- Out of this world research: UGA analyzes and names new meteorite UGA Today
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