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Meteorite Men

For thousands of years, meteorites have slammed into the earth's surface carrying an invaluable record of the very beginnings of the solar system. But finding meteorites, some buried over centuries by thick layers of dirt and sediment, is no easy task. Geoff notkin and Steve arnold, the meteorite men, hunt for these alien treasures and lost pieces of our universe.
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Episodes

  1. S1 E1 - Brenham, Kansas
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    August 3, 2021
    48min
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    In this episode, the pair land in Brenham, Kansas where for more than a century pieces of a large meteorite that fell thousands of years ago have been unearthed. Using advanced metal detection equipment, Arnold and Notkin work tirelessly to find all the meteorite pieces that have yet to be discovered. When successful, they donate a portion of every find to science.
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  2. S1 E2 - The Tucson Ring
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    August 3, 2021
    48min
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    In the 1850's a Mexican farmer came across a huge meteorite in Arizona. It became known as the "Tucson Ring" and now resides at the Smithsonian. In this episode, Arnold and Notkin search for more pieces in an attempt to solve one of the biggest mysteries in the world of meteorite hunters.
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  3. S1 E3 - The Odessa Iron Meteorite
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    August 3, 2021
    48min
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    Approximately 50,000 years ago a giant meteor created one of only two craters in the U.S. that have produced meteorite specimens. In this episode, Steve and Geoff will be hunting on the land surrounding the crater with their new cutting-edge detectors.
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  4. S1 E4 - West, Texas
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    August 3, 2021
    48min
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    Ash Creek is the site of the most recent recorded meteorite fall in United States (February, 15, 2009) with a day time fireball recorded on camera. In this episode, Geoff and Steve will follow clues provided by the locals to uncover the mysterious rocks of this fall.
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  5. S1 E5 - Gold Basin
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    August 3, 2021
    48min
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    In 1995, Professor Jim Kriegh discovered a field of thousands of ancient (fossil) stone meteorites, while prospecting for gold. Dr. Kriegh discovered the Gold Basin Meteorite-known as the best mapped strewn field in history. In this episode, Geoff and Steve get exclusive access to hunt meteorites in uncharted areas of the strewn field.
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  6. S1 E6 - Buzzard Coulee & Whitecourt Crater
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    August 3, 2021
    48min
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    There is amazing footage of the nighttime fireball of the Buzzard Coulee Meteorite that fell in Canada. In this episode, Geoff and Steve search for pieces of this famous meteorite. Also, the meteorite hunters receive a surprise invitation to visit the newly discovered, and highly protected, Whitecourt Crater and hunt the surrounding area.
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  7. S1 E7 - Dry Lake Bed
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    August 3, 2021
    48min
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    Dry lake beds are a great place to find new, never before discovered meteorites. In this episode, the terrain of the bed provides spectacular visuals and high-speed action as Geoff and Steve cover as much ground as possible, looking for dark rocks against the light colored sand.
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Audio languages
English
Subtitles
English [CC]
Directors
Kathy Williamson
Producers
Eric SchotzCraig BordersDennis Lortz
Cast
Steve ArnoldStephan CoxGeoff Notkin
Studio
Cineflix
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