BBC: Earlier today a meteor struck in the Ural Mountains of central Russia. People reported seeing a fireball streaking across the sky about 9:20am local time, followed by loud bangs. According to officials, the meteor weighed about 10 tons and was traveling at least 54 000 km/h when it entered Earth’s atmosphere and shattered into fragments. Most affected was the region of Chelyabinsk, where a large fragment landed in a lake, sending a shockwave that broke windows and shook buildings in nearby towns. More than 900 people were injured; most suffered minor cuts and bruises, but dozens had to be hospitalized. Scientists say there is no link between the meteor strike and asteroid 2012 DA₁₄, which is expected to fly past Earth later today.