[meteorite-list] Update on suspected fireball !

[wahlperry at aol.com]

Hi all,

I have had a chance to get a little more information on a reported 
fireball. The suspected fire ball was seen coming across the valley and 
hit into a hillside,witnessed by two guys herding cattle at night. The 
fireball broke up twice before hitting the hillside and appeared to 
burn out before hitting . The large dust cloud appeared within a few 
seconds on the hillside. The dust cloud was around 6-7 miles from their 
location. They were not able to ride to the hillside until the 
following day. They went to the general location but found nothing. I 
have received some great emails regarding this fireball. A few things 
list members suggest I ask the witnesses; Did the fireball explode and 
any sounds heard? appear to burn out or continue to burn upon impact? 
was it witnessed from different locations? The one witness heard no 
sound or explosion from the fireball, but saw the dust cloud and 
fireball go down below the horizon on his side of the ridge. I have not 
been able to contact the second witness yet. I'm working on contacting 
him and going to the location. If a meteorite hit in the area, how many 
people would know what to look for? It could have buried itself, or 
broke up into many pieces! On the other hand, it could be miles from 
the location. It might be a waste of time looking, but may be 
worthwhile to check out a new area and maybe find something.

Sonny

www.nevadameteorites.com