These rocks slow down considerably when they move through the atmosphere (Unless they are massive and this one was not). What is also interesting is most the t

These rocks slow down considerably when they move through the atmosphere (Unless they are massive and this one was not). What is also interesting is most the time they are cold to the touch immediately after impact.[1][2] [1]http://misconceptions.us/are-meteorites-hot-or-cold-when-they-hit-the-earth/ http://misconceptions.us/are-meteorites-hot-or-cold-when-the... [2] http://curious.astro.cornell.edu/question.php?number=215 http://curious.astro.cornell.edu/question.php?number=215