What is the streak of light called that is seen after an asteroid enter's earth's atmosphere?

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2026-08-16 11:50

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The bright streak of light is the meteoroid burning up in the atmosphere due to friction from its extreme velocity. If the meteoroid completely burns up, it is called a meteor; if part of it makes it to the ground, it is called a meteorite.

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