Posts Tagged With: Siberia

A Sikhote-Alin Meteorite Discovery: The Missing Link

The February, 1947 fall of the Sikhote-Alin iron in a remote part of eastern Siberia was, by far, the largest recorded meteorite event in history. While Campo del Cielo (Argentina), Muonionalusta (Sweden), and Gibeon (Namibia) may possibly have deposited more meteorites in terms of sheer tonnage, they all took place in prehistoric times. If those &hellip Continue reading »

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Exciting Life Of A Meteorite Hunter

Sunburned and a little haggard after a long day of meteorite hunting in the Arizona desert. Self portrait by the author. During my childhood years in London Monty Python’s Flying Circus was the most controversial and talked-about show on television. My father wryly encouraged me to stay up until 9:25 pm and watch each new &hellip Continue reading »

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