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Meteor Shapes and Sizes: From Microscopic Dust to Spectacular Fireballs
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What is the term used to describe a meteor that explodes in the atmosphere, producing a bright flash and a loud boom?
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Bolide
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A bolide is a meteor that explodes in the atmosphere, producing a bright flash and a loud boom. The term is derived from the Greek word 'bolos,' meaning 'missile' or 'thrown weapon.'