Tuesday, July 15

Meteor shower

First, let’s get what you’re thinking out of the way. I know, you’re thinking this is about Molly Meteor’s friends throwing a bridal shower to celebrate her betrothal to Chester Comet. Ha ha.

Now let’s get serious. I wonder how many wildfires are started by meteor showers. There’s a whole lot of little hot pieces of rock hitting earth every day. I am surprised that no fires were started by the meteors that hit recently near here. As the picture shows, there were lots of them! Landing among all those dry leaves should have touched off something.
I am going to have to launch a pseudo-scientific investigation, then get back to you with the results. Meanwhile, ponder the advice of Smokey Bear, “Only YOU can prevent forest fires.” He must figure we know how to stop lightning. Dumb bear. A totally appropriate mascot for his agency.

3 comments:

Anonymous said...

I know what those are! Those aren't meteor craters!

Anonymous said...

I have a guess too. I used to see millions of those cone-shaped holes on mountain trails. I thought they were the same thing Hilary is thinking of.

Then I got a pair of trekking poles and suddenly realized I was seeing trekking pole tracks.

Did you see lots of hikers in the area before you took that picture?

Tom Hurley said...

hhhorses — Yes, they’re craters! I can prove it.

pete s. — The hikers ran off screaming from being hit by meteorites!