https://www.pitara.com/tags/meteorites/Recent content in Meteorites on Pitara Kids NetworkHugoen-usSat, 13 Jun 2026 21:46:31 +0530https://www.pitara.com/science-for-kids/5ws-and-h/why-do-meteorites-strike-the-earth/Sat, 27 Apr 2002 10:32:14 +0000https://www.pitara.com/science-for-kids/5ws-and-h/why-do-meteorites-strike-the-earth/<p>On a hot summer afternoon, I sat down with my elder brother to play carom. I took the first strike and pocketed two coins. Then I did a little war dance. Wow!</p> <p>Suddenly <em>dada</em> (Bengali for elder brother) had an idea. &ldquo;How would it be if a fast-travelling object hit the earth? Quite like the way the striker hit the coins.&rdquo;</p> <p>I was amused. &ldquo;How is it possible? The earth is so huge. Anyway there aren&rsquo;t any strikers flying around in the solar system?&rdquo;</p>