Meteorite Miracle: After a 2-Million-Year Journey, This “Mudball” Lit Up the Sky Over Costa Rica

A mysterious “mudball” meteorite exploded in the skies above Costa Rica in 2019, scattering rare, water-rich rocks across the jungle. Scientists rushed to recover 27 kilograms of these stunning fusion-crusted stones, some with iridescent blue surfaces. What made this event so captivating was not just the beauty of the meteorites, but their surprising strength and [...]