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What caused the meteor to explode over Russia?
Posted: 02.15.2013 at 8:51 AM
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In this photo provided by Chelyabinsk.ru a meteorite contrail is seen over Chelyabinsk on Friday.  / AP photo
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A meteor exploded in the sky above Russia on Friday, causing a shockwave that blew out windows injuring hundreds of people and sending fragments falling to the ground in the Ural Mountains. Here's a look at those objects in the sky:

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