The collection,research and prospect of Antarctic meteorites in China
Meteorites are not only the link between the Earth and the universe,but also the key to unlocking the history of the solar system and exploring the evolution of the universe.Antarctica's unique geographical conditions and ice environment make it the region with the most meteorites found in the world.Since the first meteorite-rich area was discovered in 1998 at Grove Mountains,China has collected 12665 meteorites,ranking third in the global collection of Antarctic meteorites.This paper summarizes the history of meteorite discovery in Antarctica,reveals the uniqueness of meteorite concentration on the ice sheet,integrates the achievements of meteorite collection in Grove Mountains in China,and discusses the classification of mete-orites and the latest research progress.While reviewing the achievements,challenges such as decreasing collection efficiency,limitation of enrichment area and natural"disappearance"of Antarctic meteorites are also explored.Finally,in the face of the rapid development of planetary science and the good opportunity of the completion of China's Qinling Station,this paper puts forward some ideas for the future,including the establishment of an Antarctic meteorite investigation team,using Qinling Station and Zhongshan Station as logistical support bases,carrying out a comprehensive investigation of the Transantarctic Mountains and Prince Charles Mountain meteorites,and strengthening the coordinated development of scientific research and science popularization of Antarctic meteorites.
meteoritecollection and concentration areaGrove MountainsAntarctica
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