Post by KLC on Feb 11, 2010 14:27:16 GMT -5
A meteorite has smashed into the ground in Mexico, leaving a 30 meter (100 feet) wide crater, reports said. The meteorite impact was in the Ahuazotepec Municipality in Central Mexico between the cities of Puebla and Hidalgo. The precise impact area of the meteorite was in a relatively unpopulated area and hit around 6.30pm local time, Mexican media said. The Ahuazotepec, Mexico meteorite impact was so massive it broke windows in homes many kilometers from the epicenter and people reported buildings swaying and mass confusion.
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Meteorite Hits Mexico Leaving 30 Meter Crater in Ahuazotepec Municipality
RSOE Emergency and Disaster Information Service
"Found this video, I am not sure if its genuine.Can't find any more information on this event.
Could it be a hoax?? "
The Ahuazotepec, Mexico meteorite impact was so massive it broke windows in homes many kilometers from the epicenter and people reported buildings swaying and mass confusion. People as far away as Mexico City saying they saw the burning object enter the atmosphere.