An oriented Sikhote-Alin meteorite

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[u/PristineWorker8291]

So very cool! And thanks for linking the older thread, and u/meteoritegallery links to even more detail explanation and pics.

If I were to go out looking for meteorites of any sort, how would I start? Researching all sites with documented meteorite impacts that could be within a few hundred miles? Digging, metal detecting, surface? Not asking for you to do any work for me, just giving me an idea of how possible it is for the average uninformed to find anything meteoric?

Lovely specimen.

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You can use the Meteoritical Bulletin Database to search for all meteorites from a given region, state, or country. That's often a good starting point, but the location information for any given meteorite can be accurate, or...not. Best to do some research before you spend time in the field.

Generally: desert regions with few dark stones are good hunting. Older surfaces are better than younger ones.

If you live in a vegetated or wet climate, your only reasonable chance of finding a meteorite is usually hunting for a large known fall or find where multiple pieces fell or were found.

If you're pragmatic and smart about picking a good hunting location or two, I think it wouldn't be unreasonable for you to find your first meteorite within a day to a week at most. Very doable, especially if you have any background in collecting minerals or rockhounding.