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Worldwide Meteorite Data
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Detailed records of over 34,500 meteorite landings across the globe. This dataset offers insights into celestial objects that have reached Earth, providing key details such as their location, classification, mass, and whether their fall was observed or if they were later discovered. It serves as a valuable resource for understanding the early solar system, planetary formation, and extraterrestrial materials.
Columns
- name: The official designation given to the meteorite.
- id: A distinct identifier for each individual meteorite entry.
- nametype: Specifies the status of the meteorite, indicating if it is 'Valid' (representing the majority of meteorites) or 'Relict' (referring to highly weathered specimens).
- recclass: The categorisation of the meteorite, based on its chemical make-up and internal structure.
- mass (g): The recorded weight of the meteorite, expressed in grams.
- fall: Designates whether the meteorite was observed falling and subsequently recovered ('Fell') or if it was discovered without prior observation ('Found').
- year: The calendar year in which the meteorite's fall was witnessed or its discovery took place.
- reclat: The geographical latitude coordinate corresponding to the meteorite's landing or discovery site.
- reclong: The geographical longitude coordinate corresponding to the meteorite's landing or discovery site.
- GeoLocation: A structured representation of the meteorite’s geographical position, typically given as a (latitude, longitude) pair.
Distribution
The dataset contains records for approximately 45,700 meteorite entries. It is typically provided as a CSV file, with the main data file, Meteorite_Landings.csv, being around 3.79 MB in size and featuring 10 distinct columns. The data structure includes fields for detailed information about each landing event.
Usage
This dataset is ideal for:
- Conducting scientific investigations into meteorite composition and global distribution patterns.
- Developing data visualisations to illustrate meteorite impact locations.
- Applying machine learning techniques for the prediction of potential impact zones.
- Supporting educational programmes in astronomy and planetary science.
Coverage
The dataset spans meteorite landings from across the world, with geographical coordinates (latitude and longitude) ranging from approximately -87.4 to 81.2 and -165 to 354, respectively. The temporal scope covers observation and discovery years from 860 to 2101. Information on specific demographic groups is not part of this dataset.
License
CC0: Public Domain
Who Can Use It
This data product is suitable for a wide range of users including:
- Scientific Researchers: For in-depth studies of extraterrestrial materials and their distribution.
- Data Scientists and Analysts: For creating visualisations and applying advanced analytical models.
- Machine Learning Engineers: For building predictive models related to meteorite events.
- Educators and Students: For teaching and learning about astronomy and planetary science.
Dataset Name Suggestions
- Global Meteorite Records
- Earth's Meteorite Landings
- Worldwide Meteorite Data
- Celestial Impact Catalogue
- Planetary Material Registry
Attributes
Original Data Source: Worldwide Meteorite Data
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