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    Feb 15, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  1. 'Russian Meteor Explosion' special to air on Science Channel

    It's not every day that a nearly 11-ton meteor explodes in spectacular fashion over the Earth less than 24 hours before a 130-ton asteroid passes closer than communications satellites.
    It's not every day that a nearly 11-ton meteor explodes in spectacular fashion over the Earth less than 24 hours before a 130-ton asteroid passes closer than communications satellites. The men and women of the Science Channel live for days like this, so...

    Tags: Entertainment, Television, Explosions, Science and Technology, Science Channel (tv network)

    2. Feb 15, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  2. Russian 'meteor' was actually a tiny asteroid, NASA says

    At a news conference Friday, NASA scientists said the object that exploded over Russia was a “tiny asteroid” that measured roughly 45 feet across, weighed about 10,000 tons and traveled about 40,000 mph.
    This post has been updated, as indicated below.
    At a news conference Friday, NASA scientists said the object that exploded over Russia was a “tiny asteroid” that measured roughly 45 feet across, weighed about 10,000 tons and traveled about 40,000 mph. The object vaporized roughly 15 miles...

    Tags: Explosions, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Science and Technology, Science, Emergency Incidents

    3. Feb 15, 2013 |Story| Petoskey News

  3. Asteroid buzzes, misses Earth - unlike meteor

    CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) &mdash; A 150-foot asteroid hurtled through Earth's backyard Friday, coming within an incredible 17,150 miles and making the closest known flyby for a rock of its size. In a chilling coincidence, a <span style="color: red;">meteor</span> exploded above Russia's Ural Mountains just hours before the asteroid zoomed past the planet.
    CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — A 150-foot asteroid hurtled through Earth's backyard Friday, coming within an incredible 17,150 miles and making the closest known flyby for a rock of its size. In a chilling coincidence, a meteor exploded above Russia'...

    Tags: Russia, Explosions, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Science and Technology, Astronomy

    4. Feb 15, 2013 |Story| AM News

  4. Fiery meteor explodes over Russia; 1,100 injured

    MOSCOW (AP) - With a blinding flash and a booming shock wave, a meteor blazed across the sky over Russia's Ural Mountains region Friday and exploded with the force of an atomic bomb, injuring more than 1,000 people as it blasted out windows and spread panic in a city of 1 million.
    Associated Press
    MOSCOW (AP) - With a blinding flash and a booming shock wave, a meteor blazed across the sky over Russia's Ural Mountains region Friday and exploded with the force of an atomic bomb, injuring more than 1,000 people as it blasted out windows and spread...

    Tags: Greenpeace, Russia, Mexico, Unrest, Conflicts and War, Politics

    5. Feb 15, 2013 |Story| Hartford Courant

  5. Meteorito impacta a Rusia central, más de 500 personas resultan lastimadas

    Reuters
    Más de 500 personas resultaron heridas cuando un meteorito disparó a través del cielo y estalló en Rusia central, el viernes, enviando bolas de fuego que cayeron en la tierra, rompiendo ventanas y dañando edificios. Personas que viajaban rumbo a sus...

    Tags: Vladimir Putin, Dmitry Medvedev, NASA

    6. Feb 15, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  6. Hundreds injured by meteor explosion in Russia

    MOSCOW -- A meteor streaked over the city of Chelyabinsk in Russia's Ural Mountains on Friday morning, producing a blast that injured hundreds, caused minor damage to buildings and temporarily disrupted Internet communication, officials said.
    This post has been updated. See the note below for details.
    MOSCOW -- A meteor streaked over the city of Chelyabinsk in Russia's Ural Mountains on Friday morning, producing a blast that injured hundreds, caused minor damage to buildings and temporarily disrupted Internet communication, officials said. Yelena...

    Tags: Russia, Explosions, Injuries and Wounds, News Agency, Science and Technology

    7. Feb 15, 2013 |Story| Pasadena Sun

  7. Meteor in Russia not part of asteroid flyby, JPL says

    The meteor that created a shock wave when it entered Earth’s atmosphere early Friday is not connected to the asteroid that is slated to pass by the planet today, according to scientists at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory. Hundreds of people...

    Tags: Russia, Google+, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, NASA

    8. Feb 14, 2013 |Story| Pasadena Sun

  8. Asteroid flyby: Watch JPL coverage on Friday morning

    The largest asteroid to come in close contact with Earth is set to fly by our planet Friday morning.
    The largest asteroid to come in close contact with Earth is set to fly by our planet Friday morning. The rock, called Asteroid 2012 DA14, is 150 feet in diameter and will fly around 27,000 km above the surface of Earth. The moon is roughly 384,400 km...

    Tags: Jet Propulsion Laboratory, NASA

    9. Feb 15, 2013 |Story| Baltimore Sun

  9. Watch asteroid fly-by live online Friday

    A 150-foot wide asteroid is expected to pass closely by Earth on Friday, and though it will be difficult to see in skies over the U.S., the fly-by will be broadcast online.
    A 150-foot wide asteroid is expected to pass closely by Earth on Friday, and though it will be difficult to see in skies over the U.S., the fly-by will be broadcast online. Backyard astronomers on the other side of the world will be able to see the...

    Tags: Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Science and Technology, NASA

    10. Feb 15, 2013 |Story| Petoskey News

  10. Q and A: Meteorites strike Earth every few months

    BERLIN (AP) — A meteor exploded in the sky above Russia's Ural Mountains on Friday, causing a shockwave that blew out countless windows and injured hundreds of people with flying glass. Here's a look at those objects in the sky: Q. What's the...

    Tags: Russia, Berlin (Germany), Mexico, Unrest, Conflicts and War, World War II (1939-1945)

    11. Feb 12, 2013 | Los Angeles Times

  11. Asteroid flyby on Friday: Where and when to watch it online

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    An asteroid half  the size of a football field will come zipping past Earth at an almost uncomfortably close distance ......
    12. Feb 13, 2013 | Los Angeles Times

  12. ‘Young’ black hole is nearby, NASA says; doorway to a new universe?

    Hero Complex - movies, comics, pop culture - Los Angeles Times
    Asteroid 2012 DA14 is bearing down on Earth, rattling nerves and making sci-fi fans' eyes light up.  But the cool ......
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