Hunting Down The Most Valuable Meteorite [4K] | Meteorite Men | Spark

Geoff and Steve revisit the site where their hunting partnership began back in 1997: the Imilac pallasite strewnfield high in Chile's Atacama Desert. It is winter at 11,000 feet in the driest desert on the planet, but with new equipment and grim determination, the guys persevere through the harshest of conditions and - on the desolate plains of Vaca Muerta - make one of the most significant discoveries of their careers.
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For thousands of years, meteorites have slammed into the Earth's surface carrying an invaluable record of the origins of our solar system. But finding meteorites on Earth, some buried over centuries by thick layers of dirt and sediment, is no easy task.
Meteorite hunters Steve Arnold and Geoff Notkin travel to some of the most remote locations around the world to explore the scientific and financial value of meteorites. Featuring treks in Chile, Sweden, Australia, the US, Mexico, and more, these meteorite men meet with top scientists, geologists, astronomers, and meteorite experts to reveal a deeper understanding of how meteorites have helped to build our solar system and shape our planet.
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[@jennodine]

I love the sign too, but I strongly disagree with his decision to take it home, especially because he’s a guest in another country. Acts like that perpetuate the world’s perception of Americans as vapid consumerists “me first and fuck everyone else”.

[@andrewvanorden2336]

Dude the guy is very obviously British. He says so in the video. Wtf are you talking about

[@jennodine]

@@andrewvanorden2336 Yeah, he’s a Brit visiting Chile. He shouldn’t be stealing street signs just because he thinks they would look cool in his apartment.

[@willyeverdie2731]

He stole it fair and square ..

[@robertmont864]

What do you think you're doing!!, put that sign back where you got it from.

[@patirckozz]

ya no shit!!!!!!! what A CHEWIE POS

[@willyeverdie2731]

He stole it fair and square

[@Adliscience]

You didn't have to steal the sign!!!

[@willyeverdie2731]

He stole it fair and square.

[@bob_frazier]

Only a thief would remove an antique sign. Is it yours? Put it back.

[@willyeverdie2731]

It's his now. He stole it fair and square. He's probably one of 10 people that have even seen that sign. You do realize the Atacama is not a place that many people visit. Nobody cares if Jeff takes that sign.

[@bob_frazier]

@@willyeverdie2731 Petty theives are still theives, although you are entitled to make excuses for him as often as needed.

[@micaelmaya-peinl535]

I like how the sign clearly marks where the imilac strewnfield is located so removing it makes it even more difficult for future meteorite hunters. Pretty lame of the guy.

[@SPARTAN085B]

Dude just stole a sign and nobodies going to say anything?

[@bobedwards8896]

rich people

[@patirckozz]

@@bobedwards8896 YES KABALLLRS

[@willyeverdie2731]

He stole it fair and square

[@ghostmanscores1666]

That marker probably saved people from dying in the desert. greedy prick.

[@nickbarth2442]

I never saw this Beavis and Butthead episode before.

[@adrianocte]

Is it legal to do this? The meteorite doesnt belong to Chile?

[@raulmunoz2296]

International law says must be donated 20% for reserching

[@erichaskell]

The old "we only have a little bit of time" cliche. Don't writers know, we know?

[@richardg8651]

And yet the artificial time constraint or fake constraint of any sort works . We are all suckers .

[@patirckozz]

@@richardg8651 only if you suck

[@khoanhkhacvlog7295]

Very cool

[@jamesadams7910]

I have the same one, I grinded and sanded down to slick. Very nice.

[@galiccernagor3865]

Super

[@jonathanespina5287]

Hello... Where can I sell my meteorite?

[@Horsegirl852]

Class action lawsuit is the way to go

[@jamesadams7910]

That is very awesome, I have 3 of the exact thing.

[@JoeDavis-py3pi]

Steve & Jeff love your show's I would like to know if mine are meatorite

[@NyceNisgaa113]

Early one morning I saw a trail of smoke descending over the mountain across my village about 3 years ago

[@0nlyt]

Cool

[@ziperek2002]

11:24 XDD $50 ? Max $3 imo

[@jamesadams7910]

What is that piece worth?

[@knifetex]

Yo!

[@wheniesabordo4500]

My friend had it for almost 45 years crash in Victoria's city Negros Occidental

[@deboramanusiwa2455]

bossku saya juga menemukan batu meteor jenis springwater yg beratnya 20kg

[@patirckozz]

26:42 check out that chews loosers right hand follow through,, def doesnt know how to swing his little baby stick

[@chillaxtree78]

Classy

[@goldcambodia]

Nice

[@vicbertfartingclack4559]

Rescued the sign from oblivion you say? Really you just stole it and relocated it to another form of oblivion - your bar at home! Entitled prat.

[@hushhh2863]

ເທົ່າກຳປັ້ນບໍ່ໃຫຍ່

[@willyeverdie2731]

So I have a idea for you guys to consider. What if you took your hiking boots and somehow installed a coil in the sole. The batteries and circuit board with Bluetooth could be in the sole as well so all you would need to do is pair an earpiece so wherever you walk your boots do the detecting. I have thought about doing this to a pair of boots but maybe you guys might give it some thought. See if it's worth the while..

[@donaldbiggs9391]

anyone else spot the UFO at 1:54

[@manatworkhoyeahlovegodmade6373]

Dh Davis meteorite see anything pm

[@vicbertfartingclack4559]

Id rather see actual scientists doing this stuff, not just two numbskulls.

[@xro5841]

Why are Meteorites of any real value? And how would you even start to place a value on one?

[@ronyaumame5560]

Bangladesh mini rice

[@TEIRO323]

Bunch of jokers. Their called neodymium magnets. Very dangerous

[@davidlynnvaldez3721]

Spark. I am David. I believe I have the location of a vast number of meteorites. I would like for someone to listen to my theory. If I am correct, I believe there is such a haul that the volume would decrease the market value. Let me know if you would like to hear my thoughts.

[@rometv.7904]

I have meteorite

[@andrewvanorden2336]

I am Groot

[@georgetindall6125]

i have the worlds most valuable metorite. and it is in asteroid form it didnt break up.

[@brentrussell780]

The fake losing shit is so corny. Needless drama. Most of us are here to learn. Not watch soaps

[@rocklobster3333]

americans...

[@hendryjacobs1749]

Go put the sign back son

[@Findammir]

I actually found a meteorite that is not attracted to my metal detector is their a way possible to figure out if the metal is still not in existence to earth yet?

[@dw3403]

Nickel?

[@andrewvanorden2336]

So that big meteorite slammed into earth in a place that's been picked over for years and it was just sitting on top of the ground like that? I'm calling bullshit. Y'all planted that for the show because all you found was dust the entire time lol.

[@lassef3692]

I actually enjoyed this show a lot

[@jimmycook872]

Illegal in Australia to sell meteorites. Must be handed in to A Museum. LOL

[@raulmunoz2296]

It is sad to see a person who finds a piece of cientific information, a trasure for humankind...and he finally says , this is 20 bucks.

[@0nlyt]

Cool

[@shawnstangeland3011]

Funny he doesnt understand metal detecting…same way traffic lights work

[@عباسدهقانی-ط1ل]

سلام استاد مشتری برای شهاب سنگ دارین؟؟

[@briano9397]

I havent even watched this, but i opened the comments... Im glad you stole the sign 😈

[@mustaphabentizza6671]

Good job men

[@starwatcher9900]

There must be a better way

[@muhammadfurkan215]

🤔

[@hushhh2863]

ຂ້ອຍມີ2ກ້ອນເຈົ້າສິຊື້ບໍ່

[@HasanSar-rl8dg]

Bilginiz için teşekkür ederim 😊

[@mustaphabentizza6671]

Please I have some samples, if you can help me to identify them, do you have an email

[@Findammir]

Amazing 🎉🎉

[@JackT1961]

I would love to go meteorite hunting. But financial difficulties prevent it :(

[@thegoodson8496]

Same bro

[@AlskiKPAT82]

I want to do this! Love it!

[@Tigerbi]

ตามๆๆๆ

[@mick7843]

You guys rock!!

[@jasonpoharama9043]

I have a possible fall meteorite but I may have bits that have broken off can anyone help me people in New Zealand can't give me 100% answer please help they are getting old if they are meteorites they need to be preserved as only 9 ever found in nz I seen a fireball low and I'm sure I heard a explosion over my home and found dark pieces of rock in diffirent spots on my property

[@carloscontrerasurbano9293]

Jason. One also fell on my roof and patio, magnetic and of the carbonaceous type. Do you want to see photos, and do you also want help?

[@jasonpoharama9043]

Yes please

[@carloscontrerasurbano9293]

@@jasonpoharama9043 Hello Jason, how did you find yourself, will you have a wp, to send you photos and information about the meteorites?

[@jasonpoharama9043]

@@carloscontrerasurbano9293 what do you mean for me to send pictures to you of mine?

[@carloscontrerasurbano9293]

@@jasonpoharama9043 Hi Jason, a while ago you mentioned in comments that you had found some meteorites. And I told you that some meteorites fell on my roof and patio. do you still want to see the photos, and if so, where are they sent?

[@spasticcreationist7999]

That was pretty cool actually, to see someone invest 13+ years into something they enjoy and getting one of the best possible pay offs and a reason to celebrate is awesome, a real show of passion😂😁

[@Stand.Your.Ground.]

I grew up next to the Williamette Oregon meteorite. I believe I found a small one that has either nickel or gold in it!

[@jennodine]

Have you examined it under a loupe yet? I have a piece of an iron meteorite with little flecks of visible gold in it. But I couldn’t be sure it had gold in it until I looked at it with a loupe.

[@patirckozz]

that was a hoax wasnt it?

[@jennodine]

@@decodingancientscripture thank you for that. I could find nothing about this in anything I read.

[@abboudaldaher]

How are you? I have meteorites for sale. I am in Turkey

[@nwitbooi8039]

Please can help me get a hold of these guys I need their assistance verifying a 5 kg meteor.

[@nwitbooi8039]

Particularly a pallasite!

[@patirckozz]

its just iron bro