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Close-up of the meteorite. The Willamette Meteorite weighs about 34,200 pounds (15,500 kg). It is classified as a type III iron meteorite, being composed of over 91% iron and 7.62% nickel, with traces of cobalt and phosphorus. The approximate dimensions of the meteorite are 10 feet (3 m) tall by 6.5 feet (2 m) wide by 4.25 feet (1.3 m) deep.
Weston meteorite; Willamette Meteorite; Winona meteorite This page was last edited on 24 November 2014, at 00:54 (UTC). ...
Figure 1. This BLM map depicts the principal meridians and baselines used for surveying states (colored) in the PLSS.. The following are the principal and guide meridians and base lines of the United States, with the year established and a brief summary of what areas' land surveys are based on each.
The exact worth of a meteorite varies depending on the specific type of meteorite in question. An 82-pound iron meteorite originating from an asteroid recently sold for $44,100 — about $540 per ...
Christopher said he found the meteorite on a dry lake in southern California where he regularly goes meteorite hunting. He then sent a small chunk of it over to UCLA for testing and viola, they ...
Air photo of central peak complex. The Sierra Madera crater is a meteorite crater in southwestern Pecos County, Texas, United States. [1] The central peak of the rebound structure of the impact crater rises 793 ft (242 m) above the surrounding land. [3] The peak is visible from U.S. Highway 385 between Fort Stockton, Texas and Marathon, Texas ...
A meteorite crashed in the area of Mission, Texas, Wednesday night causing a loud boom that startled residents, authorities said. Meteorite crashes in South Texas causing startling boom ...
Marquez crater is a meteorite crater located in Leon County, Texas near the small town of Marquez about 177 km (110 mi) northeast of Austin, Texas, United States. [1]It is 12.7 km (8 mi) in diameter and the age is estimated to be 58 ± 2 million years ().