[meteorite-list] San Juan Capistrano
From: jason utas <jasonutas_at_meteoritecentral.com>
Date: Wed, 1 Jun 2011 20:51:49 -0700 Message-ID: <BANLkTino3dFsDrEc57ohPKtM4O26rqzfMg_at_mail.gmail.com> Hello All, I've gotten the impression from the emails on the list that people believe that this fall consisted of two separate stones. The fall consisted of a single stone that fell without sonic effects or any real witnesses; a neighbor recalled hearing a loud noise (when the stone likely hit the awning that it penetrated), but, had it not been for the astuteness of the homeowner whose property was damaged, the fall would likely have gone unnoticed. The fragment mentioned as having been found in a gutter a month later was found in the gutter of the same awning that the main mass penetrated, and most likely broke off of the main mass when it hit the awning. It would undoubtedly be worthwhile to look for other fragments in the surrounding area, but we must put things in perspective. Since strewn-fields are almost always miles in width, let alone length, the fact that the relatively tiny development is being resurfaced seems unimportant, at least to me. The area is bordered by rolling grassy hills that are in no immediate danger of being developed. - To say nothing of the fact that the illegal night-time hunting for/of new Canyon Diablo specimens is apparently widely accepted by our collecting community. California's second witnessed fall was heralded by a witnessed, large, fragmenting fireball; there's more of that to be found, for those who have the time and are experienced backpackers... Regards, Jason Received on Wed 01 Jun 2011 11:51:49 PM PDT |
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