Stolen meteorites from Argentina

The World

Meteorites from Argentina are sold at rock and mineral shops across the world. And for the most part, they have been illegally obtained. Buying and selling meteorites is prohibited in Argentina. This fall, reporter Michael Fox traced a meteorite necklace to its source, at the Campo del Cielo meteorite field in Argentina.

This story originally aired on Oct. 16, 2024. 

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