Meteorite hunters scour Ohio for fragments of 7-ton space rock that crashed into Earth - KSL.com

Meteorite hunters fanned out across a wide swath of Ohio searching for fragments of an estimated 7-ton space rock that produced a dazzling fireball when it entered the atmosphere. Search efforts concentrated near the corridor scientists identified as the most likely fall area across Medina County, with teams and volunteers combing fields and roads for fallen fragments. Recovering pieces could yield fresh samples for researchers, and searchers have been encouraged to report any finds to authorities for verification. A separate reported incident in the Houston area, where a possible meteorite reportedly struck a home, underscores that meteorites can reach the ground and damage structures, reinforcing the need for organized, cautious recovery and verification of any finds.