CBS reported what was likely a meteor, I suppose yesterday. It seemed newsworthy because it was quite large and made a loud noise. It was seen and heard from several vantage points. However, by the time it hit the ground, it had broken into small pieces. Despite its 7 ton size as it entered the atmosphere, the parts that actually hit the ground were too small to find.

The reporter said that meteors of this approximate size strike the earth about once a month. The reporter didn’t say as much, but I concluded that it means the earth must be growing at the rate of more than 7 tons a month. This has to affect the earth’s mass.

It begs the question: Does it change the rotation speed or orbit? Does this mean we are getting nearer to the sun or farther away? Is it changing how long a day is, what are the implications?

My wife has often said that I think too much. That is likely true. The thing is, I believe I should. No one else seems concerned about it. I know of no one else writing about it. Think about it. This planet grows every year by tons.

Has anyone ever gotten the calculator out and figured out how much ocean water is being displaced every minute, causing ocean levels to rise?

Of course, if the change in weight is causing a slower, lower orbit, it might just be causing the atmosphere to warm.

On the other hand, why think about it? It would profit no one. It doesn’t fit the narrative. Therefore, it can’t be important, right?

Well, one thing we all know for sure: The Earth just became seven tons heavier. I suspect very few people thought about it.