Meteoroid Mysteries: Air Bursts and Iron History

This chapter explores the scattering of iron meteorites and the physics of meteoroid disintegration in Earth's atmosphere, using the Chelyabinsk airburst as a key case study. It emphasizes how rapid atmospheric entry can lead to fragmentation and discusses historical interactions between the Inuit people and significant iron meteorites, highlighting their cultural importance. Insights from recent studies on air penetration and its effects on meteoroids further enrich the discussion.