Canyon Diablo Meteorites

While meteorites and meteorite fragments have been found in Meteor Crater, a large number have also been found just a few miles to the west in Canyon Diablo. Many are beautifully-formed meteorites full of regmaglypts.

Regmaglypts are small depressions that are characteristic of many iron meteorites, and are frequently compared to thumbprints in clay. They are thought to be produced during a meteorite's blazing flight through the earth's atmosphere, when minerals with a lower melting point vaporize off the surface of the meteorite, leaving small (or sometimes rather large) cavities in their wake.

Canyon Diablo meteorites are no longer generally available due to their increasing rarity; those currently being offered for sale are typically from private collections or stock purchased years ago.

Visit the pages below to learn more about Meteor Crater:

Barringer Crater History
Meteor Crater Official Web Site