Did you know that even meteorites less than 1 mm in size fall to earth? These meteorites are known as micrometeorites and these are common on Earth. According to Ted Kinsman, a professor who conducts research on micrometeorites, such meteorites are so large that one per square meter falls on the earth once a year.
image Credit - University of MMinnesota
He is of the opinion that we can find micro-meteorites that fall like this anywhere, according to that study, there are these micro-meteorites in the rain tracks on the roofs, but because they are difficult to distinguish, many researchers do not search for meteorites on the roofs. But the researchers who managed to find these micro meteorites in the deep sea as well as on the ice sheets were studying their composition. Since it is easy to find micrometeorites in such areas, many researchers turn to studying such difficult areas. Micrometeorites are a very good substitute for astronomy enthusiasts who have made collecting meteorite fragments a hobby. Collecting meteorites like this in foreign countries has become a hobby.
How to detect micrometeorites using magnets( image Credit - astronomy.com )
Among the various ways to find micrometeorites, using magnets is the easiest way to separate micrometeorites. This is done by going to an outdoor location that does not hold any metal and looking around with a strong magnet. Micrometeorites can be found by paying close attention in places with rocky bottoms. Although there is a good ability to find micro-meteorites in urban areas, car parks and fields, it is difficult to find only micro-meteorites due to various things being attracted to other metal magnets in those places. Also, very advanced compact microscopes are used to confirm the micro-meteorites found in this way.
Even if you don't have the necessary equipment to identify micrometeorites, if you pick the right spot and observe, you too can find micrometeorites.
