Fallen stars by the tonne

Computer Science

Scientific paper

Rate now

  [ 0.00 ] – not rated yet Voters 0   Comments 0

Details

Achondrites, Chondrites, Iron Meteorites, Meteoritic Composition, Meteoroid Concentration, Antarctic Regions, Australia, Erosion, Searching, Weathering

Scientific paper

The top few meters of the earth's surface harbor large numbers of meteorites. Their recovery in significant quantities from a given area largely depends on careful canvassing and education of the population to recognize fallen meteorites at different stages of weathering. Limestone deserts, such as the Nullarbor Plain in central west Australia, are fruitful sources of meteorites, as impacting meteorites either shatter or bounce on the hard surface. Meteorites have also recently been found in quantity in Antartica at sites of glacial blockage. The disparity between the relative frequency stones and irons in meteorite falls and finds is explained by the more rapid weathering of the former.

No associations

LandOfFree

Say what you really think

Search LandOfFree.com for scientists and scientific papers. Rate them and share your experience with other people.

Rating

Fallen stars by the tonne does not yet have a rating. At this time, there are no reviews or comments for this scientific paper.

If you have personal experience with Fallen stars by the tonne, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and Fallen stars by the tonne will most certainly appreciate the feedback.

Rate now

     

Profile ID: LFWR-SCP-O-1561686

  Search
All data on this website is collected from public sources. Our data reflects the most accurate information available at the time of publication.