Perseid meteor shower: Earth’s atmosphere better protected against DEADLY space rocks EARTH’S atmosphere is much better at protecting us from falling rocks from space than previously thought, which is good news as we gear up for the Perseid meteor shower. Share: Facebook Twitter Google+ Stumble Digg Email ThisBlogThis!Share to XShare to Facebook Related Posts:California braced for the BIG ONE as series of earthquakes RAVAGE San Andreas faultWhy So Cold? Climate Change May Be Part of the AnswerWhat Is a ‘Bomb Cyclone’?Aztec stone SHOCK: Unearthed ancient structure is depiction of UNIVERSE, experts sayA Space Station Is Expected to Fall Out of the Sky. You’ll Probably Be Fine.Trilobites: The Strange Origin of a Manakin’s Golden Crown