[meteorite-list] More on Canadian Fall recovery
drtanuki
drtanuki at yahoo.com
Fri Nov 28 15:02:34 EST 2008
Dear List,
Here is another article about the recovery and search for the recent Canadian meteorite fall:
http://www.cbc.ca/technology/story/2008/11/28/meteorite.html
Meteorite pieces found in Saskatchewan
Last Updated: Friday, November 28, 2008 | 11:43 AM ET Comments42Recommend124CBC News
Fragments of a huge meteorite that lit up the skies across Alberta and Saskatchewan last week have been found near the border city of Lloydminster, University of Calgary scientists say.
U of C planetary scientist Dr. Alan Hildebrand and graduate student Ellen Milley said Friday morning they located several meteorite fragments late Thursday afternoon.
They believe thousands of meteorite bits are strewn over a 20-square-kilometre area near the Battle River.
They're planning to take reporters to the as-yet undisclosed site — about 40 kilometres from Lloydminister — Friday afternoon.
The fireball that streaked across western Canadian skies on Nov. 20 was witnessed by thousands. Researchers believe it was a 10-tonne fragment from an asteroid.
It was also captured on video by a number of people.
Best Wishes to those that are out seaarching!!! Dirk Ross...Tokyo
I am waiting for the announcement of a crater or two made by the impactors!!!!
Congratulations Dr. Alan Hildebrand & Team!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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