[meteorite-list] New Iron (Ataxite) SHRAPNEL

From: Richard Kowalski <damoclid_at_meteoritecentral.com>
Date: Wed, 23 Jun 2010 17:56:17 -0700 (PDT)
Message-ID: <151370.27486.qm_at_web113619.mail.gq1.yahoo.com>

The Grand Slam bomb was a 10,000 Kg air drop weapon used late in WW II.

It could penetrate the ground 40 meters before it exploded. It was never used anywhere near the Egyptian crater, but that wasn't the question, if I understand the way the thread has evolved.

However, my guess is that it could easily produce the crater we are talking about.


http://www.bookrags.com//wiki/Grand_Slam_bomb

http://www.gunnies.pac.com.au/gallery/grand_slam.htm

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Richard Kowalski
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Received on Wed 23 Jun 2010 08:56:17 PM PDT