THE LAND OF METEORITES.
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| Title: | THE LAND OF METEORITES. |
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| Authors: | KNUDSON, JACK (AUTHOR) |
| Source: | Discover. Spring2026, Vol. 47 Issue 2, p70-70. 1p. 6 Color Photographs. |
| Subjects: | Chondrites, Achondrites, Meteorite analysis, Antarctic ice |
| Geographic Terms: | United States, East Antarctica (Antarctica), Transantarctic Mountains (Antarctica) |
| Abstract: | The article focuses on the Antarctic Search for Meteorites (ANSMET), a U.S. program established in 1976 that conducts meteorite hunts on the East Antarctic ice sheet. ANSMET teams, composed mainly of volunteers, search for meteorites transported by ice flows and exposed near the Transantarctic Mountains, collecting specimens that are then analyzed at NASA’s Johnson Space Center. Most recovered meteorites are chondrites, which provide insights into the early solar system, while rarer achondrites originate from celestial bodies like the Moon and Mars. Despite recovering over 23,000 meteorites, ANSMET has faced recent funding challenges, leading to the cancellation of the 2025–2026 season, though NASA and the National Science Foundation have expressed interest in future support. [Extracted from the article] |
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