(meteorobs) a 'screamer' ? in Canada

[David Entwistle]

 From cnews...

http://cnews.canoe.ca/CNEWS/Canada/2007/05/29/4216670-sun.html

Meteorites hit near Redwater
By NICKI THOMAS, SPECIAL TO THE EDMONTON SUN

The fireball that passed over Edmonton Friday night may have left more 
behind than experts originally thought.

"There's a good chance meteorites might have fallen," the University of 
Calgary's Dr. Alan Hildebrand told Sun Media.

Witnesses in Edmonton reported red fragments continuing toward the earth 
after the intense light of the meteor subsided.

This prompted Hildebrand and Dr. Martin Connors of Athabasca University 
to review footage from security camera systems to determine the location 
of the fireball in the sky.

"If the sky is clear, the lights cast a shadow," explained Hildebrand. 
By measuring the angles of the shadows they were able to calculate where 
remnants may have landed.

Hildebrand believes fragments of the meteor may be around Redwater, 68 
km northeast of Edmonton, especially in the area of Township Road 574 
and Range Road 220.

Unfortunately, no one in the area witnessed the fireball or falling 
debris.

Because they have no exact location, Hildebrand said scientists will 
rely on farmers in the area to keep their eyes open for chunks of the 
meteor.

Though it would be best if the pieces were handled as little as 
possible, Hildebrand isn't picky.

"If one lands in a manure pile, I'll still take it."

He warns farmers to watch their footing since the larger pieces can make 
deep holes. Meterorites (sic) are recognizable by their dark grey or 
black crust.
-- 
David Entwistle