BBC:
Earlier today a meteor struck in the Ural Mountains of central
Russia. People reported seeing a fireball streaking across the
sky about 9:20am local time, followed by loud bangs. According
to officials, the meteor weighed about 10 tons and was
traveling at least 54 000 km/h when it entered Earth's
atmosphere and shattered into fragments. Most affected was the
region of Chelyabinsk, where a large fragment landed in a lake,
sending a shockwave that broke windows and shook buildings in
nearby towns. More than 900 people were injured; most suffered
minor cuts and bruises, but dozens had to be hospitalized.
Scientists say there is no link between the meteor strike and
asteroid 2012 DA
14, which is expected to fly past Earth later
today.
