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Antarctic Iron Meteorites Sink Faster, Evade Discovery

2/5/2025

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Iron meteorites in Antarctica are proving elusive as they sink into the ice, a discovery made by researchers from the University of Manchester. Using a lamp, freezer, and ice blocks, the team confirmed that these metallic treasures sink faster than their stony counterparts, leaving many hidden beneath the icy surface, waiting to be uncovered.

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Iron meteorites in Antarctica are proving elusive as they sink into the ice, a discovery made by researchers from the University of Manchester. Using a lamp, freezer, and ice blocks, the team confirmed that these metallic treasures sink faster than their stony counterparts, leaving many hidden beneath the icy surface, waiting to be uncovered.