[meteorite-list] Well, it's official Yelland Dry lake Bed

From: Meteorites USA <eric_at_meteoritecentral.com>
Date: Wed, 27 Oct 2010 09:56:04 -0700
Message-ID: <4CC859A4.509_at_meteoritesusa.com>

AWESOME! Congratulations Sonny!!! Job well done...!

Regards,
Eric

On 10/27/2010 9:26 AM, wahlperry at aol.com wrote:
> Hi List,
>
>
> I just wanted to share the news that Yelland Dry Lake has been
> approved as the official name for the meteorites I discovered in 2007.
> This is the largest known TKW of chondritic material recovered from
> one meteorite here in Nevada. The TKW is 76 kg's, it is classified as
> an H4. This is the lake bed where the Meteorite Men episode was filmed
> last year. I revisited the lake last month with a couple of friends
> and recovered several more pieces.
> I have noticed over the past few months that a few list members have
> recovered up to 5 more kilo's from the same lake bed. Way to go guys,
> keep up the good work! It would be nice to see many people enjoy this
> area as the many that have been able to enjoy Gold Basin ( Thanks to
> Jim, John and Twink).
>
> I received an email early last year from a certain list member that
> indicated this lake bed was located by Strawberry Point near Eureka
> Nv., with other inaccurate information. This lake bed is actually
> closer to Ely, Nevada and is in an area that I have spent many years
> exploring. Hopefully someday he will find his own strewn field and
> will be able to share his exciting news with us all.
>
> Anyone wishing to get additional information about the hunting area
> please contact me off list.
>
> Happy Hunting!
>
> Sonny
>
> http://tin.er.usgs.gov/meteor/metbull.php?sea=&sfor=names&ants=&falls=&valids=&stype=contains&lrec=50&map=ge&browse=&country=All&srt=name&categ=All&mblist=All&rect=&phot=&snew=7&pnt=Normal%20table&code=52641
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