[meteorite-list] Geologist rates Cranbourne South strip a hotspot for scientific treasure trove of undiscovered meteorites

From: Clemens Unger <clemens.unger_at_meteoritecentral.com>
Date: Wed, 28 Oct 2015 08:14:15 +1100
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Hi Listees,

This strewnfield is at my doorstep. I am convinced that the current 15 or so specimens that vary widely in size from 20kg to 1.5t are just the tip of the iceberg and that the really "big one" is still out there. The largest specimen that is on display in London was buried quite deep when it was found in 1850.
I have spent many days hunting in the area also with the aid of Dr. Andy Tomkins from Monash Uni. The problem is that it through farming in 150 years there are heaps of meteorwrongs (of which I found plenty) as well as the fact that the area is getting suburbanized and certainly some meteorites are lost forever. ?But I am sure that there are meteorites to be found... If anyone is interested to tag along or discuss please feel free to get in touch.
Clemens Unger
Mornington, Australia

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> Geologist rates Cranbourne South strip a hotspot for scientific treasure
> trove of undiscovered meteorites
>
> CRANBOURNE SOUTH landowners could be sitting on a goldmine of
> undiscovered meteorites, a Devon Meadows geologist says.
>
>
> Tom Kapitany believed it was only a matter of time before more
> meteorites were unearthed as areas of Botanic Ridge were developed.
>
> The Acacia estate, being built near the intersection of Browns and Craig
> roads, was one of the hottest prospects for meteorites, Mr Kapitany
> said.
>
> Any finds could be quite valuable ? scientifically and financially ?
> for those lucky enough to dig them up, with prices ranging from
> $3000-$5000 a kilogram.
>
> ?The area now being opened is the one closest to where the largest of
> the dozen meteorites so far found came to Earth in a shower some time
> before European settlement,? Mr Kapitany said.
>
> ?I would rate it as the hottest stretch along the line stretching
> roughly from Pakenham to Pearcedale.
>
> source:
> http://www.heraldsun.com.au/leader/south-east/geologist-rates-cranbourne-south-strip-a-hotspot-for-scientific-treasure-trove-of-undiscovered-meteorites/news-story/8b4a01009a0ca8b6194b75c49b1c9687?nk=1c4f088419f60cbb061d14b77c60b6e7-1445972452
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