[meteorite-list] What's the deal?

[Chris Peterson]

Fireballs don't happen at a uniform rate, but are often clustered somewhat 
(that's just a statistical effect; they are not physically related). Combine 
this with the added awareness that comes with a widely witnessed event, and 
I think that explains things. BTW, I'd put the start of this particular run 
at last November's Saskatchewan fireball and subsequent recovery, not the 
more recent Texas event.

Chris

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Chris L Peterson
Cloudbait Observatory
http://www.cloudbait.com


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Eric Wichman" <eric at meteoritewatch.com>
To: <meteorite-list at meteoritecentral.com>
Sent: Monday, March 09, 2009 10:01 AM
Subject: [meteorite-list] What's the deal?


> What is the deal with all the recent meteor sightings?
>
> Is it me or does there seem to be more sightings recently?
>
> March 7th, Saturday Morning 12:24am; Westchester: 
> http://lohud.com/article/20090309/NEWS02/903090340/-1/newsfront
>
> http://lohud.com/article/20090308/NEWS02/903070400/-1/SPORTS
>
> Or is it simply increased awareness created by the meteorite fall in 
> Texas?
>
> Regards,
> Eric Wichman
> Meteorites USA