A meteorite collided with Russia on February 15th, crashing into the Ural Mountains with the force of an atomic bomb. Approximately 1,100 people were injured, and many more were left frightened.

A “meteorite rush” has also began since then as scientists have been finding its left over fragments. It’s estimated that its chunks could be worth anything up to 66,000 roubles ($2,200) per gram – more than forty times the current cost of gold. You treasure hunters out there, be prepared to look on eBay.

For more information, please contact esteemed earth science teacher Larry Bizzarro.