[meteorite-list] Fire caused by meteorites.. Is it possible?

From: Bernd V. Pauli <bernd.pauli_at_meteoritecentral.com>
Date: Wed, 29 Aug 2012 21:51:17 +0000
Message-ID: <DIIE.0000003D0000554F_at_10.0.100.101>

Hello Gary and List,

Gary wrote:

"If such a meteorite landed in the right conditions (dry
grass, for instance) then a fire could be started easily."

No, Gary, during the dark flight phase, a meteoroid cools
sufficiently to not incite a fire. Meteorites may be hot to the
touch but not hot enough to start a fire "easily"!

Best wishes,

Bernd
Received on Wed 29 Aug 2012 05:51:17 PM PDT