The 100 Meter Meteorite That Just Disappeared
Synopsis
A 40-meter-high, 100-meter-long iron meteorite was reportedly discovered in the Mauritanian desert by Captain Gaston Ripert in 1916.
Synopsis
Chinguetti, Mauritania, is home to a tale of discovery and mystery. In 1916, Captain Gaston Ripert ventured into the desert, claiming to have found a massive iron meteorite measuring 40 meters high and 100 meters long. He collected a 4 kg fragment, which later reached Paris and was identified as a mesosiderite by geologist Alfred Lacroix. The documentary follows a modern expedition, led by Dr. Sarah Russell from the Natural History Museum, to search for the meteorite that may still lie hidden in the sands.
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Why Watch
- Find out what happened to the largest meteorite on Earth.
- Meet Captain Gaston Répare and his intriguing story.
- See how scientists analyze a 4.5 billion-year-old fragment.
Did You Know
- Mauritania is the least populated country in Africa.
- The meteorite in question is believed to be 4.5 billion years old.
- Captain Gaston Répare's journey to find the meteorite lasted 12 hours.
- The meteorite hill was described as 40 meters high and 100 meters long.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the size of the fragment of the meteorite brought back by Gaston Repair?
The fragment of the meteorite brought back by Gaston Repair weighs four kilos.
How long did Gaston Repair and his guide travel to find the meteorite?
Gaston Repair and his guide traveled for 12 hours in a southeasterly direction to find the meteorite.
What did Alfred Lacroix declare about the meteorite fragment?
Alfred Lacroix declared the fragment to be an important discovery and called for an expedition to find the rest of it.
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