Tuesday, May 24, 2011

Canadian Meteorite Hunt


"...

'It probably had a bigger entry velocity and higher beginning. This would also mean a somewhat smaller (than earlier expected) meteorite size on the ground.'

Still, meteorite hunters could head north from Wynndel and search east of Duck Lake. If there is snow, Nowell said, look for a hole in the snow. Otherwise, take a metal detector.

'Your metal detector would beep as it goes over it and a magnet would pick it up. It probably has a lot of nickel and iron in it,' said Nowell."

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