[meteorite-list] Chebarkul Videos - Choice Selections to Watch (Part Two)
From: Galactic Stone & Ironworks <meteoritemike_at_meteoritecentral.com>
Date: Thu, 21 Feb 2013 20:15:50 -0500 Message-ID: <CAKBPJW-H_gDcq104PLwYFpEjK_Xfg71yD84GC59VOR_GZuTcNQ_at_mail.gmail.com> Agreed. Video #7 is a misrepresentation. I apologize for including it. :) A member of a different forum has analyzed some videos and converted them into animated gifs that show the fragmentation bodies inside the bolide trail. I have asked him to post them to this List. Best regards, MikeG -- ------------------------------------------------------------- Web - http://www.galactic-stone.com Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/galacticstone Twitter - http://twitter.com/GalacticStone Pinterest - http://pinterest.com/galacticstone RSS - http://www.galactic-stone.com/rss/126516 ------------------------------------------------------------- On 2/21/13, James Beauchamp <falcon99 at sbcglobal.net> wrote: > The first one is not Chebarkul. Not sure what it is. Perhaps a close up of a > cruise missile test, or rocket launch? > > Sent from my iPad > > On Feb 21, 2013, at 3:52 PM, "Galactic Stone & Ironworks" > <meteoritemike at gmail.com> wrote: > >> Hi Mike, >> >> Are you referring to video #7? (the first one in the "Part Two" post) >> >> If so, I take your word on it - you are far more experienced at this than >> I. >> >> Can anyone else comment on this one? Is it indeed a fake or the wrong >> event? If so, please chime in so I can strike it from the list. >> >> Good luck in Russia Mike! >> >> Best regards, >> >> MikeG >> >> >> On 2/21/13, Michael Farmer <mike at meteoriteguy.com> wrote: >>> That first video is fake, or not the meteorite video, it is extremely >>> slow >>> moving and does not look at all like any of the others, >>> >>> Michael Farmer >>> >>> Sent from my iPad >>> >>> On Feb 21, 2013, at 2:45 PM, "Galactic Stone & Ironworks" >>> <meteoritemike at gmail.com> wrote: >>> >>>> Hi Bob and List, >>>> >>>> Here are two more worth a look - >>>> >>>> Chebarkul Video #7 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NqClUPJQJMU >>>> >>>> This video is quite rare amongst the ones I have seen. While many >>>> show the bolide as it streaks across the sky, or show the bolide trail >>>> after passage, this video shows close-ups of the leading-edge of the >>>> bolide. You can actually see the very spot where the meteor is going >>>> through ablation and you can see the smoke/debris trail as it forms. >>>> Unfortunately, the camera-work is not the best and the video is short, >>>> but there are a few tantalizing glimpses of the fireball itself as it >>>> forms the trail. >>>> >>>> Chebarkul Video #8 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mp-CMWGQ9ag >>>> >>>> This video is short, but clearly allows you to hear the initial blast >>>> and then several subsequent bangs/pops that may be more fragmentation >>>> events. It also shows a building as an upper-floor window is blown >>>> out and a cloud of debris pours out from the shattered opening. >>>> >>>> Best regards, >>>> >>>> MikeG >>>> -- >>>> ------------------------------------------------------------- >>>> Web - http://www.galactic-stone.com >>>> Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/galacticstone >>>> Twitter - http://twitter.com/GalacticStone >>>> Pinterest - http://pinterest.com/galacticstone >>>> RSS - http://www.galactic-stone.com/rss/126516 >>>> ------------------------------------------------------------- >>>> >>>> On 2/21/13, Galactic Stone & Ironworks <meteoritemike at gmail.com> wrote: >>>>> Hi Bob and List, >>>>> >>>>> Here are two more worth a look - >>>>> >>>>> Chebarkul Video #7 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NqClUPJQJMU >>>>> >>>>> This video is quite rare amongst the ones I have seen. While many >>>>> show the bolide as it streaks across the sky, or show the bolide trail >>>>> after passage, this video shows close-ups of the leading-edge of the >>>>> bolide. You can actually see the very spot where the meteor is going >>>>> through ablation and you can see the smoke/debris trail as it forms. >>>>> Unfortunately, the camera-work is not the best and the video is short, >>>>> but there are a few tantalizing glimpses of the fireball itself as it >>>>> forms the trail. >>>>> >>>>> Chebarkul Video #8 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mp-CMWGQ9ag >>>>> >>>>> This video is short, but clearly allows you to hear the initial blast >>>>> and then several subsequent bangs/pops that may be more fragmentation >>>>> events. It also shows a building as an upper-floor window is blown >>>>> out and a cloud of debris pours out from the shattered opening. >>>>> >>>>> Best regards, >>>>> >>>>> MikeG >>>>> -- >>>>> ------------------------------------------------------------- >>>>> Web - http://www.galactic-stone.com >>>>> Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/galacticstone >>>>> Twitter - http://twitter.com/GalacticStone >>>>> Pinterest - http://pinterest.com/galacticstone >>>>> RSS - http://www.galactic-stone.com/rss/126516 >>>>> ------------------------------------------------------------- >>>>> >>>>> On 2/21/13, Bob King <nightsky55 at gmail.com> wrote: >>>>>> Nice selection Mike. Thanks! >>>>>> Bob >>>>>> >>>>>> On Thu, Feb 21, 2013 at 3:27 PM, Galactic Stone & Ironworks >>>>>> <meteoritemike at gmail.com> wrote: >>>>>>> Hi Listees, >>>>>>> >>>>>>> I am combing through hundreds of YouTube videos to find the best >>>>>>> examples of footage from the recent Russian Chebarkul meteorite >>>>>>> fall. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> My selection criteria are : >>>>>>> >>>>>>> 1) must be original, unedited footage with few/no cuts or mods. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> 2) no compilations or "best of" videos. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> 3) no soundtracks or silly distracting music. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> 4) preferably has sound to hear the explosions, or if no sound, then >>>>>>> a >>>>>>> good clear view of the bolide/trail. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Here are some I have selected so far with notes for each. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Chebarkul Video #1 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=inPclE7RwFY >>>>>>> >>>>>>> This one does not clearly show the bolide or trail at first. What it >>>>>>> does show is the viewpoint of a man holding a video camera as he >>>>>>> reacts to the explosions. He is standing under a large wall of glass >>>>>>> panes and many of them shatter while he is taping. He ducks to avoid >>>>>>> the falling glass and keeps taping the entire time. He then runs >>>>>>> down >>>>>>> the street to record the aftermath and confusion. He then tapes the >>>>>>> bolide trail in the sky. This is one of the best examples of the >>>>>>> event >>>>>>> that I have screened so far out of many dozens of videos. It meets >>>>>>> almost all of the stated criteria in spades. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Chebarkul Video #2 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iCawTYPtehk >>>>>>> >>>>>>> This video only shows the bolide and does not record the explosions. >>>>>>> However, it provides a very clear view of the fireball as it travels >>>>>>> the entire length of the sky. The viewpoint is a dashboard camera in >>>>>>> a >>>>>>> car sitting at a traffic light. Very good vantage point and a much >>>>>>> better quality video than most of the other dashboard cams I have >>>>>>> seen >>>>>>> so far. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Chebarkul Video #3 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b0cRHsApzt8 >>>>>>> >>>>>>> This is a short but sweet video, so to speak. It is less than 20 >>>>>>> seconds. It shows someone who walked outside to film the bolide >>>>>>> trail >>>>>>> in the sky. The person holding the camera is then startled by the >>>>>>> first explosion, which is very loud. Shaken, the person continues to >>>>>>> film, until the second explosion is heard - at which point, the >>>>>>> person >>>>>>> becomes freaked out, runs for cover, and shuts off the camera. This >>>>>>> one clearly lets you hear the first two fragmentation events very >>>>>>> clearly and you get to experience the surprise and panic of the >>>>>>> camera-person, albeit briefly. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Chebarkul Video #4 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=efvP-RRuJuA >>>>>>> >>>>>>> This video I call "poor poopie" - because there is a startled dog >>>>>>> involved. This one is a surveillance camera overlooking (downwards) >>>>>>> a >>>>>>> parking lot outside an apartment building. There is a few minutes of >>>>>>> boring mundane footage showing pedestrians walking through or >>>>>>> milling >>>>>>> about. Just before the 01-25 mark (1 minute, 25 seconds), a small >>>>>>> dog >>>>>>> wanders into the frame with a man. While watching the bolide trail >>>>>>> in >>>>>>> the sky, the first explosion happens. What is interesting is how >>>>>>> nonplussed the people are in reaction to this sudden unexpected >>>>>>> explosion. It hardly startles the people, but the dog is clearly >>>>>>> scared. Then, the second explosion happens and the dog gets spooked >>>>>>> again. Afterwards, there are a few boring minutes of the people >>>>>>> gawking around and dog appears to be OK. I selected this one >>>>>>> because >>>>>>> - the novelty of the dog and how it reacts in relation to the people >>>>>>> and because it shows how casual the Russians are when presented with >>>>>>> sudden loud explosions - apparently, it's nothing to get too excited >>>>>>> about when the sky explodes without warning. LOL. If you don't want >>>>>>> to get bored with this one, focus around the 1-minute and 25-second >>>>>>> mark. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Chebarkul Video #5 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b7mLUIDGqmw >>>>>>> >>>>>>> This video is part 2 of a 5-part video. This parts meets almost all >>>>>>> of >>>>>>> the selection criteria. You see and hear the explosions, the >>>>>>> immediate >>>>>>> reaction, and the confusion afterwards. You get a good feel for the >>>>>>> confusion and chaos afterwards. Keep in mind, it is BELOW ZERO TEMPS >>>>>>> outside during this event, and people run outside without coats, >>>>>>> gloves, or other clothing. They run about, gawk, and discuss what >>>>>>> just >>>>>>> happened. If any of my friends can translate some of the Russian >>>>>>> dialogue in this video, I would greatly appreciate it. What are they >>>>>>> saying exactly? Do they think it was an attack? A meteor? A bomb? >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Chebarkul Video #6 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-9HkE2RztYY >>>>>>> >>>>>>> This video is short, but interesting. It appears to be shot from >>>>>>> inside a hotel room or apartment. There is a man and a woman, and >>>>>>> one >>>>>>> of them is standing next to the window, looking outside at the >>>>>>> bolide >>>>>>> trail in the sky. Suddenly, the first sonic boom rocks the room and >>>>>>> the woman lets out a blood-curdling scream in surprise. I selected >>>>>>> this video because it is one of the few examples of a Russian >>>>>>> citizen >>>>>>> reacting strongly to the explosion. In most videos, the average >>>>>>> citizen appears very stoic and nonchalant about the blast. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> I still have several dozen more videos to comb through and will post >>>>>>> some more at a later time. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Sources : Google News Aggregator, YouTube Search, Dr. Nick Gessler's >>>>>>> webpage, Robin Whittle's posts, and suggestions via Facebook, >>>>>>> Twitter, >>>>>>> and other social networking sites. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Dr. Gessler's excellent page - >>>>>>> https://web.duke.edu/isis/gessler/meteorites/chelyabinsk.htm >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Best regards, >>>>>>> >>>>>>> MikeG >>>>>>> >>>>>>> PS - if a reputable member of this List, the IMCA, or Met-List >>>>>>> acquires some small fragments of this meteorite, please contact me >>>>>>> off-list. This does not mean I want to be contacted by strangers >>>>>>> with >>>>>>> offers. The market is flush with fakes right now, and if I do not >>>>>>> know you (and you are not vetted), then I will not respond to said >>>>>>> offer. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> -- >>>>>>> ------------------------------------------------------------- >>>>>>> Web - http://www.galactic-stone.com >>>>>>> Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/galacticstone >>>>>>> Twitter - http://twitter.com/GalacticStone >>>>>>> Pinterest - http://pinterest.com/galacticstone >>>>>>> RSS - http://www.galactic-stone.com/rss/126516 >>>>>>> ------------------------------------------------------------- >>>>>>> ______________________________________________ >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Visit the Archives at http://www.meteorite-list-archives.com >>>>>>> Meteorite-list mailing list >>>>>>> Meteorite-list at meteoritecentral.com >>>>>>> http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list >>>> >>>> >>>> -- >>>> ------------------------------------------------------------- >>>> Web - http://www.galactic-stone.com >>>> Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/galacticstone >>>> Twitter - http://twitter.com/GalacticStone >>>> Pinterest - http://pinterest.com/galacticstone >>>> RSS - http://www.galactic-stone.com/rss/126516 >>>> ------------------------------------------------------------- >>>> ______________________________________________ >>>> >>>> Visit the Archives at http://www.meteorite-list-archives.com >>>> Meteorite-list mailing list >>>> Meteorite-list at meteoritecentral.com >>>> http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list >> >> >> -- >> ------------------------------------------------------------- >> Web - http://www.galactic-stone.com >> Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/galacticstone >> Twitter - http://twitter.com/GalacticStone >> Pinterest - http://pinterest.com/galacticstone >> RSS - http://www.galactic-stone.com/rss/126516 >> ------------------------------------------------------------- >> ______________________________________________ >> >> Visit the Archives at http://www.meteorite-list-archives.com >> Meteorite-list mailing list >> Meteorite-list at meteoritecentral.com >> http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list >Received on Thu 21 Feb 2013 08:15:50 PM PST |
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