A meteor strike occurs when a meteoroid, a small rocky or metallic body from space, enters the Earth's atmosphere and impacts the surface. These events can vary in size, from small fragments that burn up in the atmosphere to large objects that can cause significant damage upon impact. The energy released during a meteor strike can create craters and lead to environmental changes. Historically, some of the most notable meteor strikes have had profound effects on Earth. For example, the Chicxulub Crater in Mexico is linked to the mass extinction event that wiped out the dinosaurs around 66 million years ago. Such impacts can also trigger tsunamis, wildfires, and climate shifts, highlighting the potential dangers of these cosmic events.