How does a meteorite travel?

The term "mereroid" refers to the alien mass before it enters the atmosphere.

It is referred to as a meteor after entry.

A burning meteor may break up into ashes, small fragments, or masses of different sizes, or it may endure the heat and burn up completely to land or land in the ocean.

It is referred to as a meteorite when found on land or at the ocean floor.

When a meteoroid, asteroid, or comet breaks through the atmosphere and lands on Earth's surface, it becomes a meteor or "shooting star." Most meteors are small and burn up completely in the atmosphere, leaving behind a bright streak of light; larger meteors, however, can survive the atmospheric entry and become meteorites. The meteorite's path through the atmosphere is determined by its size, speed, and angle of entry. Once it reaches the ground, scientists may collect and study the meteorite.