Benton meteorite, Meteorite deposit in Benton, New Brunswick, Canada
The Benton meteorite is a space rock that broke into two pieces when it landed near Benton in New Brunswick. It contains tiny spherical particles and shows evidence of intense heat and pressure from its journey through the atmosphere.
The meteorite fell on January 16, 1949, around 4 PM near Benton after observers spotted a fireball crossing the sky. This was a rare event for the region and led to important findings about space rocks in Canada.
The meteorite contributes to Canadian geological research as one of the few confirmed meteorite specimens discovered in New Brunswick province.
The fragments are kept in a scientific collection in Ottawa where researchers can study them. The best way to learn more about this collection is to contact it directly or visit their website.
The rock went through four different stages as it formed: tiny spheres formed, then it broke and got compressed again, heated intensely, and cracked from impact. These layers tell the story of a long journey through space.
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