The Pantherkill Report
Panther Mountain is the impact site of a meteorite that hit 350 million years ago. It is outlined by the Esopus Creek and Woodland Valley Stream, which form an almost perfect circle around Panther Mountain.
Several years ago, when I was looking for property upon which to build my home, I decided Panther Mountain was a good bet because what are the chances of a meteor hitting it again? So, that's one less thing I have to worry about.
At one time Dome Oil Company had drilled a well into Panther Mountain and for a time was producing 50,000 cubic feet of gas a day. However, don't get excited. That's a little more than would be produced with a sausage and broccoli lunch.
A jet airplane crashed on Panther Mountain in 1957 and the wreckage can still be seen. No word on any survivors or if there were, did they get their luggage?
Due to eons of geologic forces that resulted in the meteor crater being formed into a mountain, there is a gravity anomaly at the summit of Panther Mountain. Schlep your bathroom scale up to the top and get a pleasant surprise. You'll find that you weigh about 1/10,000 of on ounce less. Good news for dieters, indeed!
- Dennis Havel
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And here is one more site that someone just sent me on the same subject.
The Panther Mountain Crater
Thanks for sending us the great information Dennis!!!
