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It came from outer space: the meteorite that landed in a Cotswolds cul-de-sac

Apr 4, 2025
In a remarkable tale, a meteorite crash-lands in a Cotswold neighborhood, igniting excitement among both scientists and locals. The collaborative recovery effort unveils insights into our planet's origins. As stories unfold, the podcast delves into how such celestial events resonate with communities, blending the extraordinary with everyday life. Personal anecdotes highlight the wonder and shared memories inspired by these rare occurrences, revealing how humanity connects with the cosmos through shared experiences.
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Quick takeaways

  • The Winchcombe meteorite's unique fall was precisely documented, providing scientists with a rare opportunity to study its origins and significance.
  • Collaboration between amateur hunters and experts was crucial in recovering the meteorite, highlighting the community's role in scientific discovery.

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The Unusual Meteorite Fall

On February 28, 2021, a meteorite entered Earth's atmosphere at an astonishing speed, creating a bright fireball that was captured by amateur cameras in the UK. This meteorite, traveling at 15 times the speed of a rifle bullet, landed in the Cotswold market town of Winchcombe. Unlike most meteorites that fall unnoticed and are later discovered, this event was uniquely documented, allowing scientists to estimate a fall area of approximately 280 square kilometers. The rarity of such fresh meteorites, combined with the precise tracking data available, heightened the excitement among meteorite hunters and scientists eager to recover this extraordinary specimen quickly before it could be contaminated or lost to time.

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