Meteorites That Made Villages Rich

Mbale Meteorite, Uganda

In 1992, fragments of a meteorite rained over Mbale. Villagers collected the pieces and sold them to scientists and collectors, sparking a local income boom.

Sri Lanka Meteorite, 2013

After a meteorite crash near Polonnaruwa, samples believed to carry alien life forms were sold for high prices, drawing international attention and buyers.

Chennai Meteorite, India (2016)

A meteorite strike near a bus depot shocked locals. Though initially feared, pieces were later valued by collectors, bringing unexpected money to residents.

Gao-Guenie Meteorite, Burkina Faso

In 1960, villagers watched a meteorite shower light up the sky. Fragments became collector items and were traded internationally, benefiting the local community

Mifflin Meteorite, USA (2010)

This meteorite landed near a small farming village in Wisconsin. Farmers sold fragments for thousands of dollars, creating a temporary local gold rush.

Ejby Meteorite, Denmark (2016)

A fireball dropped a rare meteorite into a schoolyard. The town became famous overnight, and even small chips of the rock sold for high prices online.

saricicek Meteorite, Turkey

Hundreds of fragments rained down on this village. NASA confirmed its Martian origin, and villagers sold pieces to collectors, some earning enough to buy homes.