2006-08-25 10:36:11 · 12 answers · asked by chompersstace 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Earth Sciences & Geology
Yes. As it is not a living organism and largely non biodegradable.
2006-08-25 11:00:37 · answer #1 · answered by anonymous 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A meteor will never get into the ground as it only exists in space or the upper atmosphere until it burns up. A meteor that gets to earth is called a meteorite.
2006-08-25 10:50:41 · answer #2 · answered by U.K.Export 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. But, if it makes it to the ground then is not longer call a meteor but a meteorite. A meteorite is typically a chunk of rock and/or metal. On the ground can easily "survive" for several billion years.
2006-08-25 10:39:20 · answer #3 · answered by QuietFire 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Why not? If it survives the atmospheric entry and the impact with the ground, it can survive like any other rock.
The problem is that its composition may be contaminated by the stuff in the ground. This is probably why you are thinking about this survival stuff. It is not survival as well as keeping it as pristine as possible so it can be studied.
2006-08-25 10:40:45 · answer #4 · answered by Vincent G 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Since a meteor isn't alive, the issue of survival is moot.
2006-08-25 10:42:10 · answer #5 · answered by boukenger 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, but at 48 hours and 3 minutes, it starts a long, slow, painful death...
2006-08-25 12:20:47 · answer #6 · answered by just browsin 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
if its under ground it isn't a meteor. its a rock
2006-08-25 10:40:48 · answer #7 · answered by Isaac F 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, since they are either stony or iron, they can survive millions or billions of years underground.
2006-08-25 11:39:43 · answer #8 · answered by idiot detector 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How many stupid questions can you ask before these people see that you are just choking their chain?
Usually I flame people like you for asking stupid questions, but I've been watching you and cant believe these people keep answering you like it's real.
Keep on going dude, it's actually starting to amuse me.
2006-08-25 10:44:57 · answer #9 · answered by GVD 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"Survival" implies life. Meteorites are made of inorganic substances. What's to survive?
2006-08-25 10:41:53 · answer #10 · answered by RG 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋