Watch: Dust Cloud Caused by Russian Meteor Explosion Lingered in the Atmosphere for Months

Watch: Dust Cloud Caused by Russian Meteor Explosion Lingered in the Atmosphere for Months

Video details how the dust cloud formed, where it traveled

  • Nature
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • June 28th, 2013
Russian Meteor Shockwave Circled the Globe Twice

Russian Meteor Shockwave Circled the Globe Twice

The energy released by the exploding meteor was the equivalent of 460 kilotons of TNT

  • Science
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • February 20th, 2013
Russian Meteor Bigger Than Initially Thought

Russian Meteor Bigger Than Initially Thought

NASA estimates say the asteroid was the biggest to hit earth in a century

  • Science
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • February 19th, 2013
Russian Meteor Fragments Hit the Online Market

Russian Meteor Fragments Hit the Online Market

Unfortunately for collectors, police officials confiscate the out-of-space merchandise

  • Science
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • February 19th, 2013
“Space” Slime Shows Up in Somerset Following Russian Meteor Crash

“Space” Slime Shows Up in Somerset Following Russian Meteor Crash

Folktales say such astral jelly comes from outer space