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Scientists discover monster 17-pound meteorite in Antarctica - Digital Trends
Jan 29, 2023 48 secs
Studying such meteorites can help scientists learn about early conditions in the solar system and even about how planets form.

Antarctica is an inhospitable place for humans but a great location for meteorite hunting, thanks to its combination of dry climate and snowy conditions, which make it easier to spot dark hunks of rocks.

“Going on an adventure exploring unknown areas is exciting,” said lead researcher Vinciane Debaille of the Université Libre de Bruxelles in Brussels.

Four team members had scoured the white continent for meteorites, using satellite imagery that had been used for mapping to locate the monster find.

“Size doesn’t necessarily matter when it comes to meteorites, and even tiny micrometeorites can be incredibly scientifically valuable,” said Maria Valdes of the University of Chicago, one of the researchers, in a statement.

They can also reveal information about the early stages of the solar system because they can be extremely old and well-preserved due to their time in space.

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