lake murray meteorite

The Lake Murray meteorite, discovered in 1933 in Carter County, Oklahoma, USA, is one of the largest iron meteorites ever found, weighing approximately 600 pounds (270 kg) after its exterior was removed. This meteorite, classified as a IIAB iron, is notable for its extreme terrestrial age, estimated at around 90 to 110 million years old, making it one of the oldest unaltered meteorites known. Initially found by farmer J. C. Dodson, Sr., on his property, which was later incorporated into Lake Murray State Park, the meteorite was encased in a thick layer of iron oxide and shale, suggesting it had been buried for a long time. After its discovery, it was studied by Dr. Lincoln LaPaz, who determined its type and age. Today, a significant portion of the meteorite is displayed at the Tucker Tower museum within the park, serving as an educational artifact about our solar system's history and the science of meteoritics.