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Watch Meteorite Over Russia

Fragments from meteorite in Siberia injure more than 500, primarily from breaking glass

February 15, 2013

Fragments of a meteorite hit Russia early Friday in western Siberia, injuring more than 500 people, primarily from breaking glass.

The meteorite pieces are believed to be debris from a meteor explosion 20 to 30 miles above the earth's surface, according to the New York Times.

Video via Steve Silberman of Wired.

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