BISMARCK / LONDON (IT BOLTWISE) – Meteorite discoveries in North Dakota are not uncommon. Nine confirmed discoveries have already been made in this US state. These finds not only offer scientific insights, but also financial opportunities for the finders.
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Meteorite discoveries have a long tradition in North Dakota. Nine confirmed discoveries have already been made in this US state, making the region an interesting place for geologists and collectors. Meteorites are not only of scientific interest but can also be financially lucrative. An example of this is a man from Champlin, Minnesota, who received $38,000 for a 123-pound meteorite.
Ed Murphy, a geologist with the North Dakota Geological Survey, says he regularly receives inquiries from locals who have found unusual rocks. These finds could potentially be meteorites, which often come from asteroids. Occasionally they are even fragments of planets released by interstellar collisions.
The geological composition of meteorites is often similar because they contain metals such as iron and nickel. A notable find in North Dakota was the Richardton meteorite, which was observed by several witnesses as it fell from the sky on June 30, 1918. The fragments of this meteorite can now be found in museums around the world, including the British Museum of Natural History in London and the Humboldt University in Berlin.
The discovery of meteorites can also be financially beneficial for the finders. In 1936, Daniel Buckwitz Jr. sold a 44-pound meteorite to the Smithsonian for $150, giving him much-needed funds during the Depression. Such discoveries are not only a blessing for science, but also for the explorers themselves.
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