Russian Meteor Injuries
This video still image shows injuries created by the meteor that exploded over the Chelyabinsk region of Russia on Feb. 15, 2013.
Trace of an Alien Visitor
An object entered the atmosphere over the Urals early in the morning of Feb. 15, 2013. The fireball exploded above Chelyabinsk city, and the resulting overpressure caused damage to buildings and injuries to hundreds of people. This photo was taken by Alex Alishevskikh from about a minute after noticing the blast.
Jenniskens and Pilot Kalinin
Peter Jenniskens (left) and pilot Eduard Kalinin during an aerial inspection of the fall area. Image released Nov. 6, 2013. [Read the Full Story Here]
Chelyabinsk-Area Village
One of the villages in the wider area around Chelyabinsk visited during the field survey. Image released Nov. 6, 2013. [Read the Full Story Here]
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