![]() The variance is only due to the accuracy of the GPS device which recorded the data. For example, many finds from Antarctica fell 10,000 to 700,000 years ago. As far as I know there is no other Wisconsin meteorite fall strewnfield map which is more accurate with more coordinate locations that is publicly available.Īll locations are accurate to within 10-20 feet of actual find Meteorite not seen to fall, but recovered at some later date. Thanks go out to all those who contributed data to help in the creation of this map. SOURCE: Meteoritical Bulletin Meteorite Database The highest stage observed in 25% of the indicator grains is used to determine the stage. Shock stage A petrographic assessment, using features observed in minerals grains, of the degree to which a meteorite has undergone shock metamorphism. Meteorites & the Early Solar System: page 581 section 6.1 OC of type 5 or 6 with an apparent shock stage of S1, Click on Term to Read More (L5) If Click on Term to Read More: Yesįell: April 14, 2010, 10:07 pm CDT (UT-5)Ĭlassification: Ordinary chondrite Work in Progress Ordinary chondrites (OCs) are the largest meteorite clan, comprising approximately 87% of the global collection and 78% of all falls (Meteoritical Society database 2018)1. ![]() Beginning in 2014 (date needs confirmation), the NomComm adopted the use of the terms "probable fall" and "confirmed fall" to provide better insight into the meteorite's history. Such meteorites are usually collected soon after falling and are not affected by terrestrial weathering (Weathering = 0). Do not hunt on landowners land without gaining permission to hunt FIRST! Mifflin Meteorite Eric Wichman holding his 33.5 g Mifflin meteorite If you use these maps for hunting meteorites, you do so at your own risk. The Mifflin, Wisconsin meteorite strewnfield map is done.ĭisclaimer: Don’t use these maps to hunt meteorites! These maps are for educational and informational purposes only. These groups are further divided according to their mineralogy and Click on Term to Read More finds at the bottom of this article, and also read the article he wrote on “ The Great WI Meteorite Fall & Strewnfield” in the July issue of Meteorite Hunting & Collecting Magazine.Īfter much work and the combined efforts of countless meteorite hunters, collectors, dealers and scientist’s data. Meteorites are classified as stony meteorites, iron meteorites, and stony-iron meteorites. Solid portion of a meteoroid that survives its fall to Earth, or some other body. A solid natural object reaching a planet’s surface from interplanetary space. You can view photos of Eric Wichman’s meteorite Work in progress. Any modifications made by SkyFall Meteorites were only for clarity and grammar. This article was written by Eric Wichman. Starting or Expanding Your Meteorite Collection (3). ![]() Solar System & Parent Body Formation (2).Preparation, Preservation & Curation (1).Meteorite Preservation, Protection & Curation Supplies.
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