Are the exact measurements known of how big a meteor needs to be to breach the atmosphere and land on Earth versus burn up in it and disappear?

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Are the exact measurements known of how big a meteor needs to be to breach the atmosphere and land on Earth versus burn up in it and disappear?

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Questions like this are why I love the ELI5 sub. Great question OP. I’ve THOUGHT about looking for an answer but never do. Thanks!

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