Conspiracy Debunked Astronomy

Meteorite strikes on Earth are extremely common

Meteorite strikes are rare; most burn up in atmosphere

Meteorites strike Earth constantly and pose high injury risk.

Most meteorites burn up entering atmosphere. Actually reaching ground is rare. Death by meteorite is extraordinarily rare, no confirmed deaths from meteorite impact exist.

Believed 1900–2020
Year Revised 2010
Why Changed Oversimplification
Confidence Fully Debunked
Region Worldwide

Reception

5/10
6/10

Sources

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