[meteorite-list] Carancas Update

From: Michael L Blood <mlblood_at_meteoritecentral.com>
Date: Sat, 27 Oct 2007 11:03:41 -0700
Message-ID: <C348CB8D.10BAA%mlblood_at_cox.net>

To all hammer collectors and those interested in
The Carancas fall in general:
        It was early reported that " a sheep and llama belonging
to Justina Limache" were killed by the Carancas fall. However,
My friend Kevin Kichinka has informed me that he has a friend
Who spoke to the father of this woman and he said this is NOT
True. Kevin pointed out that in 3rd world countries it is common
For people to report the death of livestock from any disaster in
Hopes of compensation. I will be amending my hammer page
To reflect this immediately.
        Do, however, note that there was a house over 100 meters from
The impact pit was struck by a large dirt concretion and that
fragments of the meteorite were found in the immediate area of
this house by Mike Farmer, though no fragments have been reported
Found at that distance elsewhere. (see photo of this house at website
Of Mike Farmer or my Hammer Page) It is, therefore, almost certain
That fragments of the meteorite - either within the dirt concretion
Or separate from same did, indeed, strike this house. Personally, I
Consider this a hammer as a result and did so well before hearing
What is now a debunked rumor about a sheep and llama being killed.
        Best wishes, Michael
Received on Sat 27 Oct 2007 02:03:41 PM PDT