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Is that true? I recall seeing a 16% or so number for the increase in mass burning up in the atmosphere.

Edit: I can’t find a source for any number for the increase. If you know could you share one?

Ah nevermind this seems solid https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S02731...



100 tons/day from NASA https://www.nasa.gov/solar-system/asteroids/asteroid-fast-fa...


Okay, that makes sense. The reading I did indicated that the composition of the man-made mass is very different, and could greatly elevate the amount of certain elements released in the upper atmosphere, like aluminum. Is this not cause for concern?


I think the answer is "nobody knows"




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