[meteorite-list] Cambodian meteorite/fires

[Mike Groetz]

   In response to Ron Balke's message yesterday-

"There is still a couple of other ways a meteorite can

cause a fire.  If the
meteorite hits something combustible on the ground and

causes it to ignite or
explode. A gas tank of a car, for example.  Or the 
fireball appearance startles
someone on the ground who knocks over a gas lantern, 
or drops his lit cigarette, 
and a fire then ensues."

   A lady I work with suggested (with a grin) that
maybe it hit a land mine. Talk about a bulls eye hit!
   I know it is far from probable- but what a thought.
Sure would have left an explosion and a crater!

Mike



		
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