Some comments on events associated with falling terrestrial rocks and iron from the sky

Abstract

Some examples of the events associated with falls of rocks and iron terrestrial origin from the sky are considered (in scientific publications they are often called as meteor-wrongs or pseudo-meteorites). Their possible connections with other natural phenomena (like a whirlwind and a ball-lightning) are considered. Some compilation of info connected with the event in the US town of Elma in 2003 is presented. Also some possible parallels with the 1908 Tunguska event are given. The author hopes to draw attention to the need for more detailed research of such phenomena.