Bolit
A bolide is normally taken to mean an exceptionally bright meteor, but the term is subject to more than one definition, according to context. It may refer to any large crater-forming body, or to one that explodes in the atmosphere. It can be a synonym for a fireball, sometimes specific to those with an apparent magnitude of −4 or brighter.
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A bolide is an exceptionally bright meteor that can mean different things depending on the context—it might refer to any large object that creates a crater, one that explodes in the atmosphere, or a particularly brilliant fireball. These objects matter because understanding them helps us track potentially hazardous space debris and the impacts they can have on Earth.
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