Monday, October 14, 2013

The lake Tchebarkul found a contender for the largest meteorite fragment - Open Democracy

Divers found at the bottom of the lake Chebarkul in the Chelyabinsk region fragment that may be the largest fragment of the meteorite “Chelyabinsk”. It is reported by the regional ministry of radiation and environmental safety (MREB).

The report states that the weight and size of the detected body than all the early findings. However, whether this pattern of a meteorite or common earth stone figure is not yet possible.

fact that because of the stormy conditions on the water were suspended. When the wind dies down, the divers will start the installation of additional equipment for lifting unknown (celestial) body.

On 14 October 2013 the largest of the 16 fragments recovered from the Chebarkul of the day, was a fragment weighing 21.5 kilograms. However, during the investigation, scientists have concluded that it is most likely not a meteorite.

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